Construction Project Manager

Republic Services; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Republic Services in Detroit is seeking a hands-on Project Manager to oversee industrial and facility-related projects at a single site. You will own project execution, coordinate contractors, and drive plant-wide initiatives, balancing both tactical and technical responsibilities.

The role emphasizes ownership of project delivery, coordination of multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring adherence to schedule and safety standards within an industrial facility.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to prepare construction bidding documents.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating technical, trade, environmental, and health and safety resources during design and construction activities.
• Experience coordinating contractors and project stakeholders in an industrial facility. Ability to operate independently and drive projects to completion.
• Strong problem-solving ability within an industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial construction and capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors and project resources.
• Scope and execute projects within plant operations.
• Build and manage construction schedules.
• Procure construction related permits.
• Assess equipment issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Manage projects involving mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.
• Oversee projects that may include pumps, pipes, valves, conveyors, and other plant equipment.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical aptitude

Industrial equipment

Read drawings

Contractor coordination

Stakeholder management

Job description

• Responsible for managing industrial and facility-related projects, primarily at a single site/location.
• Role is considered both tactical and technical.
• Position requires ownership of project execution, contractor coordination, and plant-related projects.

Core Responsibilities

• Manage industrial construction and capital projects.
• Coordinate contractors and project resources.
• Scope and execute projects within plant operations.
• Build and manage construction schedules.
• Procure construction related permits.
• Assess equipment issues and determine appropriate next steps.
• Manage projects involving mechanical systems and facility infrastructure.
• Work with area and corporate teams on larger projects when needed.
• Oversee projects that may include pumps, pipes, valves, conveyors, and other plant equipment.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to understand and work around industrial equipment.
• Ability to prepare construction bidding documents.
• Ability to read construction drawings.
• Experience coordinating technical, trade, environmental, and health and safety resources during design and construction activities.
• Experience coordinating contractors and project stakeholders in an industrial facility. Ability to operate independently and drive projects to completion.
• Strong problem-solving ability within an industrial environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in industrial operations.
• Civil/Mechanical/Chemical engineering background.
• Experience procuring construction permits.
• Experience commissioning new equipment.
• Construction management background.
• Experience working on mechanical systems within industrial facilities.

Experience Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of relevant experience
• Experience managing portions of full scale ownership of larger project
• Plant-based industrial environment.
• Candidate must be comfortable walking a facility and evaluating project-related issues.
• Must be able to interact with operations personnel, contractors, and project stakeholders.