Michigan Construction Services Manager

HDR, Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Michigan seeks a professional to oversee various construction services projects, manage resources, and support site activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management, along with a Professional Engineering License. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a minimum of 10 years of related experience are critical. This full-time position promotes an inclusive employee-owned culture, with a focus on building resilient infrastructure.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Win construction services projects and manage work.
• Monitor staffing and resources for project delivery.
• Prepare progress meeting agendas and minutes.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organization

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Professional Engineering License (PE)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Job description

Overview

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected. We empower everyone to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work each day, weaving diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and fostering a sense of belonging. We routinely ask ourselves, “What is our impact on the world?” HDR’s mission is to build resilient infrastructure and deliver quality and safety at every step — from highways and bridges to water treatment plants, transit systems, and power facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 that arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies, and/or contractor performance.


• Maintain accurate daily records 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management.


• Professional Engineering License (PE) required.


• Background in construction services, managing, and pursuing MDOT projects of varying size and complexity.


• Road and bridge construction experience.


• Proficiency 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.


• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

Industry

Highway + Road

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

Primary Location

Michigan

BusinessClass: Construction Services (HDRE)

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.