Project Manager

CivicMinds, Inc; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

CivicMinds, Inc is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead heavy industrial (steel) construction projects in the Detroit area. You will partner with superintendents, manage safety, schedule, budget, and coordination with clients, A/E teams, subcontractors and internal staff to ensure successful project delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management and 7+ years of heavy industrial PM experience; automotive sector exposure is a plus and heavy

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management.
• 7+ years in heavy industrial (steel) project management.
• Experience in heavy civil construction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety-focused planning with site safety leaders to identify and correct hazards.
• Be primary customer contact and lead owner’s coordination and reporting meetings.
• Establish project plan and schedule, set objectives and performance standards, and monitor compliance.
• Coordinate effective communication across client reps, A-E reps, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage project finances, including projections, invoicing, cash flow, profitability, costs and budget alignment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Labour Agreements.
• Oversee weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Estimate, price, submit, and negotiate subcontracts and change orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to keep the project aligned with the plan.
• Plan and manage project closeout, with a thorough handover process.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & analytics

Communication

Cost & scheduling management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Autodesk Build

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

We have our strong presence in manufacturing, industrial and power & energy sectors. As a Project Manager, you will oversee construction projects ranging from $500,000 to $50 million, ensuring timely delivery and budget compliance. Partnering with superintendents, you will manage all aspects of the project to ensure seamless operations and successful outcomes.

What You'll Do:

• Prioritize safe work planning and partner with site safety leaders to identify and correct hazards.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer and lead consistent owner’s coordination and reporting meetings
• Establish and maintain the project plan and schedule, setting objectives and performance standards, and monitoring compliance
• Prioritize effective and continuous communication across client representatives, A-E representatives, subcontractors and internal teams.
• Manage financial aspects of the project, including projections, invoice processing, cash flow, profitability, self-perform and subcontractor costs and ensure alignment with the budget while avoiding scope gaps.
• Ensure compliance with applicable Labour Agreements.
• Coordinate and oversee weekly subcontractor meetings.
• Estimate, price, submit, and negotiate accurate subcontracts and change orders.
• Proactively identify and resolve issues to keep the project aligned with the plan.
• Plan and manage effective project closeout, ensuring an expeditious and quality handover process.

What You'll Bring:

• Self-motivated leader with a passion for mentoring and developing teams.
• Highly organized with strong planning and analytic skills, attention to detail and expert attention to detail
• Manage all aspects of a project, including technical, safety, schedule, cost and financial responsibility.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Autodesk Build, and Viewpoint Vista software.
• Experience in the automotive sector is preferred.
• Experience in heavy civil construction is preferred but not required.

Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering-related field or Construction Management is required.
• 7+ years of experience in heavy industrial (steel) project management.