Construction Project Manager

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

Your Next Chapter Starts Here

At Granger Construction, we believe great projects start with great people — united in purpose, grounded in integrity, and committed to building something that matters. Our self‑perform teams play a critical role in that mission, bringing craftsmanship, pride, and hands‑on expertise to the work we deliver every day. We’re looking for a Construction Project Manager who is passionate about building, energized by collaboration, and motivated by doing things the right way — for our teams, our partners, and the communities we serve.

What You’ll Do As a Construction Project Manager at Granger, you’ll take ownership of planning and executing the scopes our crews deliver — ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality. You will:

• 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.

What You Bring

• Experience managing self‑perform work (concrete, carpentry, or general trades preferred)
• A collaborative, team‑focused mindset
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build trust with both field and office teams
• Solid organizational habits and comfort navigating multiple moving parts
• A passion for building — and building the right way
• A commitment to safety, integrity, and quality

What Sets You Apart

• Emotional intelligence to foster collaboration across diverse teams.
• A builder’s mindset with a focus on innovative, client‑centered solutions.

Why Granger?

• Autonomy: We trust you to make decisions that matter.
• Career Growth: Mentorship, resources, and flexibility to achieve your goals.
• Challenging Work: Projects that keep you engaged and learning.
• Top‑Tier Benefits: Platinum‑level healthcare and industry‑leading 401(k) match.
• Recharge Time: Generous PTO and Volunteer Time Off.
• Wellness Support: A holistic program for physical, mental, and financial health.