Construction Project Manager – Community / Institutional Projects | Grand Rapids, MI

LeoForce; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LeoForce in Grand Rapids, MI is seeking a Construction Project Manager to own projects from start to finish, focusing on community and institutional builds. You’ll manage $5M–$20M programs and related scopes in a lean PM environment, with a preference for leaders who can drive client relationships and repeat work.

The role targets professionals with 4+ years in PM/APM/PE roles, ideally from a GC background, ready to step into a full PM seat.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of construction PM/APM/PE experience with GC background preferred.
• Experience managing typical projects from $1M to $40M and 6 months to 1.5 years.
• Proficient in Procore, scheduling, cost control, safety leadership and client liaison.

Responsibilities

• Own construction projects from start to finish with minimal oversight.
• Lead community-focused projects in sports, municipal, education and non-profit sectors.
• Manage all scopes, coordinate with stakeholders, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop repeat clients and maintain strong relationships with strong client interaction.

Skills

Scheduling

Cost Control

Subcontractor Buyout/Management

Construction Documents

Safety Leadership

Client-facing

Urgency/Proactivity

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Construction Project Manager - Community / Institutional Projects | Grand Rapids, MI

Location: Grand Rapids,MI, US

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $80,000 - $125,000 per year

Job Details

This person needs to be able to fully own construction projects from start to finish without heavy oversight. The work in this group centers on sports and recreation, municipal, non-profit, office, and select education-related projects, and specifically does not target industrial, multifamily, or heavy residential backgrounds. Typical project size is roughly $5M-$20M, with acceptable experience ranging from about $1M-$40M, and projects often run from about 6 months to 1.5 years.

The team wants someone who can run roughly $10M projects soup to nuts, manage all scopes rather than a narrow trade slice, and operate well in a lean PM model. Candidates with 4+ years of construction PM, APM, or PE experience can be considered, especially if they've worked for a General Contractor and are ready to step fully into a PM seat. Repeat-client work, networking/business development capability, healthcare or higher-ed exposure, and community involvement are all helpful adds. Desired technical skill areas include Procore, scheduling, cost control, subcontractor buyout/management, construction documents, safety leadership, Bluebeam, and Excel. The strongest behavioral fit is someone urgent, accountable, adaptable, detail-oriented, independent, and client-facing.

A bit about us:

We're representing a respected Michigan-based construction company known for quality building solutions delivered through integrity, value, and craftsmanship, with a strong focus on projects that positively impact the communities they serve.

Why join us?

This group is focused on projects that are highly visible in the community - sports and recreation, municipal, nonprofit, and education-related builds - so your work is something you'll actually see and impact locally. It's not production-driven, repeat industrial work; it's diverse, relationship-driven projects that require strong client interaction and adaptability.

The team runs lean by design, meaning you won't be buried under layers of PMs or support staff. You'll be expected to own projects, make decisions, and manage all scopes - which is a big draw for PMs who want real responsibility instead of being siloed into one piece of a job.

There's also an emphasis on long-term client relationships and repeat work, so personality matters. If you're someone who can build trust, represent the company well, and potentially contribute to bringing in work over time, you'll stand out quickly. It's a strong fit for someone who wants to grow into a more visible, client-facing PM role rather than stay behind the scenes.