Project Manager

Lee Contracting; Pontiac (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Holiday Bonus

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Job summary

Lee Industrial Contracting seeks an experienced Project Manager to oversee industrial and commercial contracting projects from initiation through delivery, ensuring on‑time, on‑budget execution. The role requires coordinating self-perform work, subcontractors, and internal teams, with a focus on clear client and stakeholder communication.

You will develop plans, manage budgets, schedules, and risks, and use Microsoft Project to track progress. Travel to sites may be required as projects demand.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industrial/construction project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Experience coordinating multiple trades (electrical, mechanical, rigging, foundations, steel, carpentry, controls).
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; able to collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee self-performed industrial construction, service, and general contracting projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans (scope, schedule, budget, execution).
• Use MS Project to schedule, monitor milestones, budgets, and analytics.
• Coordinate with superintendents and leadership to allocate resources and meet deadlines.
• Define stakeholder roles and ensure alignment across teams and milestones.
• Monitor schedule, cost, and quality; implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to resolve issues and remove barriers.
• Oversee risk management, change control, QA, and communications plans.
• Provide regular project reviews and updates to stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Trade coordination

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Microsoft Project

MS Office

Job description

The Project Manager will oversee all phases of project execution, ensuring delivery on schedule and within budget while maintaining clear, consistent communication with clients, internal teams, and partners. Experience with a range of delivery methods including self-perform, general contracting, and construction management is highly valued.

Founded in 1989, Lee Industrial Contracting is a 100% employee-owned company based in Pontiac, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available.

We Are Proud To Offer Our Employees

• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities

• Manage self-performed industrial construction, industrial service, and industrial general contracting projects.
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, including scope, schedule, budget, and execution strategy, ensuring alignment with overall objectives.
• Use Microsoft Project to develop & monitor project schedules, milestones, budgets, and analytics.
• Coordinate with superintendents and operational leadership to allocate resources effectively and adjust priorities to meet key deadlines and milestones.
• Define stakeholder roles and maintain alignment across teams to ensure accountability and efficient execution.
• Monitor project performance (schedule, cost, quality), identify variances, and implement corrective actions to stay on track.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration to align resources, resolve issues, and remove execution barriers.
• Oversee risk management, change control, quality assurance, and communication plans throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular project reviews and provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders.
• Maintain consistent communication with clients and internal teams to manage expectations and drive progress.
• Assist with estimating (budgets and change request/field order quotations).
• Request, review, analyze, qualify, and select subcontractor quotes.
• Forecast and verify the costs, revenue, and gross profit of given projects bi-weekly to accurately portray the expected financial outcome to key stakeholders.
• Complete and submit required permits as needed.

Requirements

• 5+ years of industrial and/or commercial contracting project management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering or related field or equivalent industry experience.
• Experience managing a variety of trade disciplines including but not limited to electrical, mechanical, rigging, foundations, structural steel, machine repair, carpentry, and controls.
• Able to conceptualize multi-trade projects with or without engineered prints, schematics, and drawings.
• Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft office suite including Microsoft Project.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across diverse teams and interact effectively at all organizational levels.
• Able to travel occasionally and answer emergency calls as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Navigation: The ability to walk on uneven surfaces, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, and bend while traversing active construction sites.
• Lifting & Carrying: Frequent ability to lift and move up to 10–25 pounds (like laptops, blueprints, or small tools), with occasional demands to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sensory Demands: Excellent visual acuity (including depth perception and color vision) to inspect blueprints and site quality, as well as the ability to focus on specific sounds and speech in loud environments.
• Environmental Exposure: Resilience to withstand varying outdoor weather, loud noise, vibrations, and potential exposure to airborne particles or dust.
• PPE Capability: Physical ability to safely wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including hard hats, heavy boots, safety vests, and hearing or eye protection.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.