Construction Project Manager - Detroit, MI

O'Brien Construction Company; Bloomfield Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Tuition reimbursement

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

O’Brien Construction seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead teams from estimating through close-out on senior living projects, including cold-formed steel systems.

The role requires deep regulatory knowledge, inspections, and life-safety requirements, with strong leadership and communication to coordinate clients, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum seven (7) years of experience in construction project management, including scheduling, cost control, project accounting, logistics planning, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience with multifamily or senior living framing systems in multi-family or senior living construction.
• Experience managing licensed senior living construction projects (e.g., independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing), including familiarity with applicable codes, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, best practices, and company policies.
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals and manage subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets, track costs, and identify and resolve cost variances.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges and implement solutions.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the project team.
• Continuously improve project management processes and seek opportunities for innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Ready for a Purpose-Built Career?

For over 60 years, O'Brien Construction has worked to enhance the quality of our communities through our expertise as team builders and constructors, specializing in multi-family housing, municipal and commercial buildings. We are a Construction Manager and General Contractor with a mission to develop lasting relationships built on mutual trust and respect.

O’Brien Construction builds so much more than senior living and multifamily housing. We’re building trust, pride, and a better world than it was yesterday – one job at a time. Because that’s what it means to be Purpose Built!

Building a career is like building anything else - it takes the right plan, the right team and the right commitment. When you work with O’Brien Construction, we can promise you will: accomplish work you’ll be proud of, work with great people, and grow both the community and your career!

About the Role:

Project Managers at O’Brien Construction lead and guide Project Teams in the successful execution of construction projects, from initial estimating through final completion and close-out.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a proven background in building licensed senior living communities, including expertise in cold-formed steel. This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory compliance, inspections, life-safety requirements, and the coordination of specialized structural systems to deliver high-quality, compliant senior living environments.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of assigned construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, monitor progress, and identify and mitigate potential risks.
• Primary point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure adherence to all safety regulations, best practices, and company policies.
• Review and approve subcontractor proposals and manage subcontractor performance.
• Prepare and analyze project budgets, track costs, and identify and resolve cost variances.
• Conduct regular project meetings and communicate effectively with all team members.
• Proactively identify and resolve project challenges and implement solutions.
• Maintain a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and contracts.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment within the project team.
• Continuously improve project management processes and seek opportunities for innovation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum five (7) years of experience in construction project management, including experience with construction scheduling, cost control, project accounting, logistics planning, and risk management.
• Demonstrated experience with multifamily or senior living framing systems in multi-family or senior living construction.
• Experience managing licensed senior living construction projects (e.g., independent living, assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing), including familiarity with applicable codes, inspections, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a commitment to safety.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for career advancement.