Detroit Project Manager — Historic Renovation Leader

Clark College; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Company Match

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life and Disability Insurance

Professional Development Support

Career Advancement Opportunities

Impactful Projects in Detroit

Job summary

Clark Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee construction projects throughout Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This role focuses on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, with a strong emphasis on historic renovation and adaptive reuse.

You will manage multiple projects, lead and mentor teams, and build lasting relationships with clients and trade partners while expanding Clark's presence in Detroit and the broader region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5+ years of project management experience in commercial construction.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of construction operations, project delivery methods, budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration.
• Experience with commercial, institutional, industrial, mixed-use, or municipal construction projects.
• Experience with historic renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or preservation projects is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Proficiency in project management software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from planning through completion, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Develop and maintain detailed project scopes, schedules, work breakdown structures, and execution plans.
• Proactively manage project risks, budgets, schedules, and scope changes to maintain project success.
• Partner with superintendents and operational leadership to effectively allocate labor, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Continuously evaluate project priorities and adjust resources to meet critical milestones and client expectations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project communication, ensuring transparency and alignment among all stakeholders.
• Support Clark's growing presence in Detroit by fostering long-term client partnerships and pursuing repeat business opportunities.
• Clearly define project roles, responsibilities, and expectations.
• Collaborate with project teams and functional departments to ensure alignment and accountability across all phases of construction.
• Mentor and support project engineers and other team members to promote professional growth and project success.
• Track project performance metrics and identify potential issues early.
• Implement corrective actions to keep projects aligned with budget, schedule, safety, and quality objectives.
• Drive effective issue resolution and remove obstacles that impact project performance.
• Collaborate with Clark's Business Development team to identify and pursue new opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Represent Clark in the local construction community and support initiatives that strengthen our presence in the Detroit market.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

Clark Construction Company is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and oversee construction projects throughout Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This role focuses on delivering high-quality projects on time and within budget, with a strong emphasis on historic renovation and adaptive reuse.

You will manage multiple projects, lead and mentor teams, and build lasting relationships with clients and trade partners while expanding Clark's presence in Detroit and the broader region.