Construction PM – Self-Perform & Safety Lead

Granger Construction; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Career Growth

Challenging Work

Top-Tier Benefits

Recharge Time

Wellness Support

Job summary

Granger Construction in Detroit is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning and execution of self‑perform scopes with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will coordinate with field crews, foremen, and project teams to maintain momentum and ensure high-quality results.

You will develop look‑ahead schedules, manage RFIs and submittals, and monitor budgets and labor hours. A strong communicator with organizational discipline is essential to succeed in this role at

Qualifications

• Experience managing self-perform work (concrete, carpentry, or general trades).
• Collaborative, team-focused mindset essential for field and office coordination.
• Strong communication skills; ability to build trust with field and office teams.
• Solid organizational habits; comfortable navigating multiple moving parts.
• Passion for building — and building the right way with integrity.
• Commitment to safety, integrity, and quality in all work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key liaison between the CM project team, field leadership, foremen, and self‑perform crews — keeping communication clear and aligned.
• Plan and manage self‑perform work for concrete, general trades, or other assigned scopes, with attention to detail and strong coordination with supers and foremen.
• Develop short-interval plans, look-ahead schedules, and daily work plans to support field teams and maintain project momentum.
• Manage scope‑specific RFIs, submittals, and procurement, ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are ordered, delivered, and ready when needed.
• Monitor labor hours, productivity, and budgets, adjusting as needed to stay on track and drive efficiency.
• Proactively problem‑solve to remove obstacles and support crew success.
• Champion safety, reinforcing best practices and partnering with our safety team to lead by example.
• Support closeout efforts for your scope, contributing to high‑quality results and minimal punch list items.

Skills

Self-perform work

Collaborative mindset

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Passion for building

Safety and quality

Emotional intelligence

Builder mindset

Job description

Granger Construction in Detroit is seeking a Construction Project Manager to lead planning and execution of self‑perform scopes with a focus on safety, quality, and timely delivery. You will coordinate with field crews, foremen, and project teams to maintain momentum and ensure high-quality results.

You will develop look‑ahead schedules, manage RFIs and submittals, and monitor budgets and labor hours. A strong communicator with organizational discipline is essential to succeed in this role at