Construction Project Manager

Progressive Companies; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

ESOP/Employee ownership

Wellness program

Job summary

Progressive Companies in Michigan seeks a Construction Project Manager to drive project plans, budgets, and schedules from inception to completion. You will oversee subcontractor selection, negotiations, and performance while managing risks and coordinating with clients and teams.

The role requires 8+ years in commercial construction, a Michigan Builders License, and proficiency with Procore/Bluebeam and MS Office. A hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or equivalent.
• 8+ years of post-graduate construction experience.
• Commercial construction project experience required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Word, Excel.
• Michigan Builders License required.
• OSHA 10/30 and CPR/First Aid training.
• Procore and Bluebeam experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely delivery.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, contract negotiations, and performance.
• Monitor progress and ensure milestones are met within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders and coordinate next steps.
• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to align execution with objectives.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders to minimize disruptions.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to verify compliance with specs and standards.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards and promote a zero-incident safety culture.
• Maintain comprehensive project records including schedules, financials, and compliance.

Skills

Construction Management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Stakeholder Comm

Safety Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

As a Construction Project Manager, you will drive the successful execution of construction projects by developing and managing detailed plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely and efficient delivery. You will oversee subcontractor selection, negotiations, and performance while proactively mitigating risks and addressing potential delays. Serving as a trusted liaison, you lead collaboration among clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams, aligning operational execution with strategic goals.

Make an Impact

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and schedules to ensure timely delivery and alignment with client objectives.
• Oversee subcontractor selection, contract negotiations, and performance to drive successful execution of project deliverables.
• Monitor construction progress and ensure all milestones are achieved within scope, budget, and timeline constraints.
• Lead project meetings with stakeholders to provide progress updates, address challenges, and coordinate next steps.
• Collaborate with field teams, subcontractors, and leadership to align operational execution with strategic objectives.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and change orders efficiently to ensure accurate documentation and minimize disruptions.
• Conduct QA/QC reviews to verify project deliverables meet specifications, design standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA standards and promote a zero-incident safety culture through regular site inspections.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate project records, including schedules, financials, and compliance documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 8+ years of related post-graduate experience in the field.
• Commercial construction project experience required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project, Word, and Excel
• Michigan Builders License required.
• Health and Safety training, including CPR/First Aid Certification and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training required.
• Procore and Bluebeam experience (preferred)

People Matter

Each individual’s background, knowledge, ability, and experience contributes to strengthening our organization and projects. Our dedication to diversity includes company provided training and education, equitable recruitment, a grassroots employee DEI committee, and robust community partnerships.

Progressive Companies is comprised of people with a variety of abilities, races, colors, religions, genders, sexual orientations, national origins, ages, veteran statuses, and more. As an equal opportunity employer, we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential elements of innovative design. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Transforming Spaces. Empowering People.

Sustainable and Inclusive

We are dedicated to human-centered, sustainable, and inclusive design practices. We believe diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to building trust, respect, and truly innovative design making spaces welcoming and accessible to all. Our sustainability approach embraces the AIA 2030 Commitment, together with a range of high performance, restorative, and regenerative strategies with a focus on climate responsive results to maximize positive impact in our industry.

Employee Owned

We act like owners—because we are. From modest beginnings of four original engineering partners in 1962, to almost 300 architects, engineers, designers, and consultants across multiple regional offices today, the energy, resourcefulness, and entrepreneurial mindset you expect from a CEO come standard with every team member.

Culture of Excellence

The firm is continually ranked as one of the Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in the Nation, with comprehensive benefits including an award-winning wellness program, hybrid work schedule, summer hours, profit-sharing, and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). We take our work seriously, but have fun along the way, which fuels the creative spirit and supports a focus on work and life integration.

Progressive Companies is committed to development and growth of team members through continuing education, mentorship, growth opportunities, and more. We are dedicated to giving back to our communities, with paid service-learning hours available to every employee and corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities.