Lead Construction Project Manager – Ground-Up Builds

Kirco-Management-Services-Ltd; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KIRCO MANIX in Troy, MI seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from planning through closeout. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment while maintaining quality standards and strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and roughly 5+ years of ground-up project management experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• Approximately 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience.
• Experience managing ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, sequencing, scheduling, budgeting, and project controls.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple trades.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and related documents.
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing project budgets, forecasts, change orders, and cost reporting.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through final completion and closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and overall project performance.
• Coordinate with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
• Manage subcontractor procurement, scopes of work, contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Partner closely with Superintendents and field teams to ensure projects remain on schedule and meet quality and safety expectations.
• Monitor project costs, identify potential risks, and proactively address budget or schedule concerns.
• Lead project meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Review drawings, specifications, contracts, and other construction documents.
• Manage change management processes, including pricing, documentation, approvals, and execution.
• Support project billing, cost reporting, forecasting, and financial management.
• Ensure compliance with contractual requirements, company procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and project partners.
• Identify and resolve project challenges before they impact schedule, cost, quality, or client satisfaction.
• Lead project closeout, including punch lists, turnover documentation, and final completion.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Leadership

Client coordination

Education

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

Job description

KIRCO MANIX in Troy, MI seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from planning through closeout. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget alignment while maintaining quality standards and strong client relationships.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field and roughly 5+ years of ground-up project management experience.