Construction Manager

Public Policy Institute; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 78,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth plan

Mentor

Benefits

Job summary

Public Policy Institute in Sterling Heights, MI seeks a Construction Manager with ownership mindset to lead and shape a general team. You will surface risks, translate stakeholder needs into action plans, and own outcomes with transparency.

The role emphasizes proactive problem-solving and a strong voice in process quality. Expect a high-responsibility environment with autonomy over your schedule; compensation is aligned with market and includes growth plans, mentorship, and comprehensive

Qualifications

• 8+ years navigating the politics that general work attracts.
• 7+ years operating in a Construction Manager role.
• 8+ years building relationships across stakeholders.
• Strong time-management skills and a bias toward action.

Responsibilities

• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached.
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp multitasking plan.
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly.
• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in.
• Read a Quality Control system you didn't build and improve it anyway

Skills

Time management

Relationship building

Construction manager experience

Job description

Behind every great general team is a Construction Manager who sweats the details, and Public Policy Institute is looking for exactly that in Sterling Heights, MI. What makes this Public Policy Institute role different is the ownership; the $78,000 - $124,000 and contract hours are just the entry fee.

Key Responsibilities

• Surface risks early, loudly, and with a proposed fix attached
• Translate fuzzy stakeholder asks into a crisp Multitasking plan
• Own your mistakes loudly and your wins quietly
• Notice when a general metric is lying and dig in
• Read a Quality Control system you didn't build and improve it anyway

What You'll Bring

• 8+ years navigating the politics that general work attracts
• Roughly 7+ years operating in a similar Construction Manager position
• A solid foundation in Relationship Building, refined over 8+ years
• Strong time-management skills and a bias toward action

Half the general platforms in MI quietly depend on something Public Policy Institute built in Sterling Heights with autonomy-driven care. As a Construction Manager, you'll have a real voice in shaping how the general team operates.

We hand you $78,000 - $124,000, a growth plan, a mentor, and benefits, then let you flex your week to fit Sterling Heights the way you like.

Just re-listed with today's date, the general role is fully active.