Construction Project Manager: On Time, On Budget

Cogent Talent Solutions; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogent Talent Solutions in Michigan seeks a Project Manager to lead and deliver client construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and strict adherence to scope. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder coordination with field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

The role emphasizes coordinating safety procedures and OSHA compliance, managing project plans, budgets, and resources, and maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• 2–4 years construction experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Meet with clients to gather detailed requirements and ensure clarity on project objectives.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans, schedules, and timelines for internal teams and clients.
• Establish project-specific safety procedures and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations.
• Define project scope, tasks, resource needs, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track milestones, and adjust schedules as needed to maintain alignment with scope and budget.
• Coordinate internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and third‑party vendors to ensure seamless project execution.
• Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs using proper verification and approval processes.
• Ensure all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Measure project performance using established tools and metrics; report findings to management.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Prepare and maintain detailed project documentation, reports, and records.
• Track short‑ and long‑term project goals and evaluate overall project success.
• Continuously develop leadership skills and participate in training as required.
• Obtain last‑minute materials or supplies necessary to keep projects on schedule.
• Lead and direct personnel and subcontractors, ensuring proper interpretation of specifications and coordination of construction phases.
• Collaborate with supervisory staff, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction challenges and improve methods.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Education

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school

2–4 years of relevant experience in construction or a related field

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cogent Talent Solutions in Michigan seeks a Project Manager to lead and deliver client construction projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget results and strict adherence to scope. You will oversee day‑to‑day operations, scheduling, reporting, and stakeholder coordination with field personnel, subcontractors, and vendors.

The role emphasizes coordinating safety procedures and OSHA compliance, managing project plans, budgets, and resources, and maintaining high quality and client satisfaction.