Michigan Construction Services Manager

HDR, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company is seeking a Michigan Construction Services Manager to oversee the delivery of civil, highway, water, and wastewater construction services. This senior role involves construction management, staff supervision, business development, and ensuring high-quality project delivery. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in the construction industry, strong leadership skills, and be committed to an employee-owned culture. A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management and a Professional Engineer (PE) license are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years experience in construction management.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction activities and staff supervision.
• Monitor project delivery and resolve issues.
• Maintain progress reports and project documentation.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

We believe construction services are more than project delivery, they’re about safeguarding quality, safety, and trust at every step. As part of HDR's Field Services team, you'll be on the front lines of infrastructure development, making sure that what's designed is built to the highest standards. From highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities, your work ensures that our clients' visions become reality, with precision, integrity, and excellence. Our construction professionals; Construction Managers, Inspectors, Resident Engineers, and field specialists bring deep technical knowledge, hands‑on experience, and a commitment to quality that sets industry benchmarks. Your contributions are critical to delivering successful, resilient infrastructure. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead in the field, uphold the highest standards, and leave a legacy of quality that communities can rely on for generations. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

HDR has an excellent opportunity to lead our Construction Services Group in Michigan. The Michigan Construction Services Manager will oversee the delivery of all civil, highway, water & wastewater construction services. The primary duties of this role include responsibility for construction management, project controls, inspection staff supervision, and quality control. This is a senior level position and a key to the growth and development of HDR's Construction Services program in Michigan. The duties include business development, strategic planning, staffing, project financials, training, and QA oversight. In addition, this person will serve as a Project/Construction Manager on projects, such as program management and construction engineering. Individual will serve as client manager and work as part of the team in establishing client relations.

In the role of Michigan Construction Services Manager, we'll count on you to:

• Pursue and win construction services projects, manage the work, and mentor and grow staff in the area.
• Monitor staffing and resources for project delivery.
• Monitor construction activities, resolve problems and issues which arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies, and/or contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activities and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status.
• Meet with owner representatives, contractors, engineers, and other consultants to review project progress and discuss, resolve, and follow‑up on issues that arise.
• Prepare progress meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes.
• Review, comment, and recommend approval or rejection of submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and project schedules.
• Ensure project management documentation is properly administered, received, logged, and filed.
• Work on small projects, or as support to more‑senior staff on larger, more complex projects.
• Coordinate with other project team groups such as design, procurement, and accounting.
• Perform other construction management functions as assigned.
• Provide plan reviews and constructability support.
• Support local and national project controls teams with CPM scheduling support.
• Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.

Work outdoors on active construction sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) is required.
• Background in construction services working on, managing, and pursuing MDOT projects of varying size and complexity.
• Road and bridge construction experience.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
• Desire to pursue growth and business opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must.

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust, and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected, and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location : United States-Michigan-Ann Arbor

Schedule : Full‑time

Employee Status : Regular

BusinessClass : Construction Services (HDRE)