Construction Senior Project Manager - $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Superior; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 135,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Plan

Long Term Disability

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Vacation/PTO

401K Plan

Health Savings Account

Maternity and Parental Leave

Job summary

Superior, a Detroit-based electrical construction firm, is seeking a Senior Project Manager to drive complex projects from kickoff to closeout on site in Detroit, Michigan. This full-time role requires proven leadership, strong scheduling, and budget control within commercial construction.

You will lead project teams, manage risks, negotiate changes, and ensure safety standards while coordinating with the Superintendent and Field Ops.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in commercial construction project management.
• Bonus: Construction Management degree, Engineering degree or related cert.
• Experience with design-build, hard bid and negotiated projects around $50M+.
• Strong knowledge of construction management software.
• Active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team(s) and communicate with vendors, clients and executives.
• Mitigate risk and elevate concerns and solutions to leadership.
• Maintain client trust through relationships, swift communication and collaboration.
• Oversee project finance: billings, setup, buy-out, cost control and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with the full project schedule from kickoff to closeout.
• Chair project meetings with customers and cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate materials across departments and negotiate changes to contracts.
• Maintain safety across the jobsite.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budget and cost control

Scheduling

Risk management

Education

Construction Management degree

Engineering degree

Construction Management Program certificate

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Department: Project Operations

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Michigan

Compensation: $135,000 - $175,000 / year

Position: Senior Project Manager

Reports to: Project Executive

Location: Detroit, Michigan

Pay Range: $135,000 - $175,000

We consider several factors when preparing a compensation package for successful candidates. We also offer financial support for mid- and senior-level candidates who require relocation assistance.

Superior is looking for a Senior Project Manager to help drive our electrical construction projects forward. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing construction projects, scheduling resources, ensuring that budgets and timelines are met, and working closely with the Superintendent and Foremen to ensure the successful progress and completion of the project. This role is based on a jobsite in Detroit, Michigan.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead our project team(s) and provide clear communication and guidance to team members, vendors, clients, and executives
• Mitigate and manage project risk, and elevate concerns – and solutions – quickly to Project Operations and Field Operations leadership
• Maintain and grow the trust of clients by cultivating relationships, communicating swiftly, collaborating, and solving challenges
• Oversee all project finance requirements and lead the team through accurate billings, project setup, project buy-out, project cost control, change order management, and cost-to-complete
• Ensure compliance with the full project schedule from project kickoff to project closeout
• Chair project meetings including planning, progress updates, and reviews with customers
• Work with departments across the organization to ensure that project materials are available and in place as needed
• Own the full scope of the project contract and negotiate changes as needed
• Maintain a high degree of safety on our work across the jobsite

Your Expertise

• Required: You have at least 8 years of experience in commercial construction project management
• Bonus Points: You earned your Construction Management degree, Engineering degree, Construction Management Program certificate, or another related degree
• Bonus Points: You’re experienced with design-build, hard bid, and negotiated projects around $50M+
• Bonus Points: You have extensive knowledge in construction management software
• Bonus Points: You hold an active OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Our Benefits

We offer a range of professional and personal perks that you can enjoy as a member of Superior. Here are just a few examples of the benefits you can expect:

• Health Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Dental Plan: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you, your spouse, and eligible children
• Long Term Disability, Short Term Disability, and Life Insurance: We pay 100% of the insurance premium to cover you
• Vacation/PTO: You receive a minimum of three weeks of PTO per year
• 401K Plan: We match a portion of your 401K contributions
• Health Savings Account: We contribute at least $750 to your HSA each year
• Maternity and Parental Leave: New parents receive paid time off

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