Construction Project Manager – Specialty Systems

Kforce Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to own the successful execution of construction projects from award through closeout. You will coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading kickoff, developing installation schedules, managing changes, and driving efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Project Scheduling & Production Planning: Develops realistic milestones, monitors field progress.
• Contract & Commercial Judgment: Interprets scope and change requirements; protects budget and commitments.
• Financial Acumen: Understands estimates, costs, labor productivity, forecasting.
• Field & Constructability Knowledge: Translates drawings into workable field plans.
• Safety & Quality Leadership: Integrates risk controls, workmanship, and compliance.
• Ownership & Accountability: Follows through on commitments and escalates risks early.
• Communication & Influence: Clear, diplomatic communication with field teams and executives.
• Analytical Problem Solving & Composure: Uses facts to resolve constraints under pressure.
• Organization, Adaptability & Integrity: Manages priorities and ethical decisions.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction project management or related role.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, subcontractor coordination, and scope changes.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, installation sequencing, and safety expectations.
• Experience in commercial construction or related environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, cost-tracking tools; Autodesk Cost experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the successful execution of projects from award through closeout.
• Coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and stakeholders.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain accountability for outcomes.
• Lead project kickoff and translate scope, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain installation schedules and internal V-Plans.
• Coordinate manpower loading, equipment, site logistics, and material readiness.
• Lead project progress reviews and document commitments, issues, changes, and actions.
• Own budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin; escalate deviations with actions.
• Review contract scope, drawings, specs, exclusions; manage changes and change orders.
• Coordinate material buyouts, POs, vendor commitments, and delivery timing.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost.
• Partner with estimators during handoff to validate scope and risks.
• Coordinate drafting teams to reflect contracted scope and best practices.
• Lead preconstruction handoffs with field operations.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk Management

Safety Leadership

Communication

Contract Knowledge

Problem Solving

Team Coordination

Constructability

5+ Years Experience

Tools

Autodesk Cost

Job description

Kforce is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to own the successful execution of construction projects from award through closeout. You will coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading kickoff, developing installation schedules, managing changes, and driving efficiencies.