Construction Project Manager

Progressive AE; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Award-winning wellness program

Profit-sharing

Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Progressive AE is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to drive successful execution of complex construction projects. You will develop detailed plans, manage budgets and schedules, and oversee subcontractor selection, negotiations, and performance to ensure timely delivery.

You will lead cross-functional teams, track progress, and mitigate risks while maintaining QA/QC, safety, and regulatory compliance across projects- with a focus on delivering client objectives within

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.
• Procore and Bluebeam experience (preferred)
• Michigan Builders License required.
• Health and Safety training, including CPR/First Aid Certification and OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Hour Construction Training required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Planning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Michigan Builders License

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 overseesubcontractor selection, negotiations, and performance while proactively mitigating risks and addressing potential delays. Serving as a trusted liaison, you lead collaboration among clients, stakeholders, andmultidisciplinary 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 regularsite 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)

P eople 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.

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).

• award-winning wellness program
• hybrid work schedule
• summer hours
• profit-sharing
• employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
• paid service-learning hours available to every employee
• corporate sponsorship for a wide range of community organizations and activities

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.