Project Manager

Intelligence and National Security Alliance; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Intelligence and National Security Alliance in Livonia, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead heavy industrial construction programs. You will partner with site safety teams, manage schedules, budgets, and subcontractors, and ensure regulatory compliance.

You will coordinate with clients and design teams, deliver regular progress reports, and drive project closeouts while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• 7+ years of experience in heavy industrial construction project management.
• Proven ability to manage safety, schedule, cost, and quality.
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or power & energy sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning with safety focus and risk mitigation.
• Act as primary client contact and coordinate reporting meetings.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, objectives, and performance standards.
• Ensure clear communication among clients, design teams, subcontractors and stakeholders.
• Manage budgets, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow and profitability.
• Oversee subcontractor coordination and weekly performance meetings.
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage subcontracts and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with labor agreements and regulatory requirements.
• Identify and resolve project risks and issues.
• Manage project closeout for timely completion.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Engineering/Construction Management degree

Tools

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Autodesk Build

Viewpoint Vista

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead project planning with a strong focus on safety, partnering with site safety teams to identify and mitigate risks
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and lead regular coordination and reporting meetings
• Develop and maintain project schedules, objectives, and performance standards
• Ensure clear and consistent communication across clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Manage financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow, and profitability
• Oversee subcontractor coordination, including weekly meetings and performance tracking
• Prepare, negotiate, and manage subcontracts and change orders
• Ensure compliance with applicable labor agreements and regulatory requirements
• Proactively identify and resolve project risks and issues
• Manage project closeout processes to ensure smooth and timely completion

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 7+ years of experience in heavy industrial construction project management
• Proven ability to manage all aspects of a project including safety, schedule, cost, and quality
• Strong leadership, communication, and conflict resolution skills
• Highly organized with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in manufacturing, automotive, or power & energy sectors preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, Primavera P6, Autodesk Build, and Viewpoint Vista
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, cost control, and construction processes

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary with a $5,000 sign-on bonus