Lifecycle Project Manager

Insight Global; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global in Detroit, MI seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to drive the delivery of CIP projects across utilities, water, and industrial environments. You will lead projects from inception to close-out, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and safety, while coordinating with internal teams and external contractors.

The role requires a BS in Engineering or related field, 10+ years of design and construction experience, and MI PE license or PMP (or willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred), Construction Management, Business, or a related field.
• Active Michigan PE license or PMP certification OR willing to obtain within first year of employment
• 10+ years of project management experience on capital projects in utilities, water, or industrial/manufacturing environments
• 10+ years of design experience
• (review of engineering drawings, specifications, and coordination with consulting engineers)
• 10+ years of construction experience
• (contractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedule, and cost control)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and assess constructability and compliance
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from design through construction and close-out
• Plusses: wastewater treatment, municipal utility or regulated environment experience, CIP familiarity

Responsibilities

• Project Management: Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and performance; manage multiple projects and allocate resources.
• Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders; maintain relationships and clear communication.
• Planning & Forecasting: Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline forecasts; monitor cash flow and variances.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to CIP Program standards, change management, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identify and mitigate risks; track progress against baselines; enforce contractor compliance.
• Procurement & Cost Control: Coordinate with procurement; manage cost control processes and deliverables.
• Reporting: Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

PE License (MI)

PMP Certification

Construction project experience

Reading drawings

Cost control

Planning & forecasting

Risk management

Vendor coordination

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Electrical preferred), Construction Management, Business, or a related field
• Active Michigan PE license or PMP certification OR willing to obtain within first year of employment
• 10+ years of project management experience on capital projects in utilities, water, or industrial/manufacturing environments
• 10+ years of design experience
• (review of engineering drawings, specifications, and coordination with consulting engineers)
• 10+ years of construction experience
• (contractor coordination, RFIs, submittals, change orders, schedule, and cost control)
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical drawings and assess constructability and compliance
• Experience managing projects through the full lifecycle, from design through construction and close-out

Plusses:

• Wastewater treatment experience (treatment plants, pump stations, collection systems, or related infrastructure)
• Experience working in a municipal utility or regulated environment
• Familiarity with Capital Improvement Programs (CIP) and public infrastructure projects

Job Summary:

Support the delivery of company's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) through effective management of CIP projects by managing projects throughout the project's lifecycle, from inception through close-out including scope, schedule, cost adjustment, performance assessment, quality, risk, and safety management, continuous improvement, communication and negotiation, and change management.

Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and performance; manage multiple projects and allocate resources.
• Coordination & Communication: Collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders; maintain strong relationships and clear communication.
• Planning & Forecasting: Develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and baseline forecasts; monitor cash flow and variances.
• Compliance & Quality: Ensure adherence to CIP Program standards, change management, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Risk & Performance Management: Identify and mitigate risks; track progress against baselines; enforce contractor compliance.
• Procurement & Cost Control: Coordinate with procurement; manage cost control processes and deliverables.
• Reporting: Provide analyses, performance indicators, and reports for leadership and stakeholders.