Project Manager (Design-Build Construction)

Jobot; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement savings program

Professional development opportunities

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Construction Project Manager in Grand Rapids to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will drive schedules, coordinate architects and engineers, monitor budgets, and ensure client expectations are met with high-quality workmanship.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of experience, strong communication, and proficient use of construction software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction or construction management.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, change orders, invoices, and overall financial performance.
• Review plans, specs, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Identify and resolve schedule, cost, quality, and coordination issues.
• Manage bidding, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and contracts.
• Conduct project meetings and communicate action items clearly.
• Provide updates to clients and leadership on project progress.
• Coordinate field activities and site personnel to maintain momentum.
• Support safety, quality, and professionalism standards.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and planning.
• Manage project documentation throughout construction.
• Coordinate inspections, turnover, and project closeout.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and partners.
• Take ownership of problems and drive them to resolution.

Skills

Construction management

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Client communication

MS Office

Construction software

Tools

Construction software

MS Office

Job description

Construction Project Manager Opportunity | Top of the line Compensation Package | Design-Build General Contractor

Salary: $110,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us: A growing commercial construction and development organization headquartered in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join its team. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on construction professional who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects, building strong relationships, solving problems before they become issues, and keeping projects moving from early planning through completion.

The ideal candidate is organized, commercially minded, comfortable communicating with a wide range of stakeholders, and capable of balancing schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.

This position offers the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial projects while collaborating closely with owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal leadership.

Why join us?

The organization offers a competitive compensation package based on experience and qualifications, along with benefits that may include:

• Competitive base salary
• Performance-based incentives
• Health, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement savings program
• Professional development opportunities
• Opportunities for increased responsibility and career advancement

Job Details

What You’ll Do:

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and project stakeholders.
• Monitor project budgets, commitments, change orders, invoices, and overall financial performance.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Identify potential schedule, cost, quality, and coordination issues early and develop practical solutions.
• Manage bidding, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and contract administration.
• Conduct and/or participate in project meetings and communicate action items clearly.
• Track project progress and provide consistent updates to clients and leadership.
• Coordinate field activities and work closely with site personnel to maintain project momentum.
• Help maintain high standards for safety, quality, workmanship, and professionalism.
• Assist with estimating, budgeting, value engineering, and project planning when needed.
• Manage project documentation throughout the construction process.
• Coordinate inspections, punch lists, turnover, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Build productive long-term relationships with clients, subcontractors, consultants, and project partners.
• Take ownership of problems and follow them through to resolution.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction or construction management.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Strong understanding of construction documents, contracts, schedules, budgets, and project coordination.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities without losing attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and decision‑making abilities.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficiency with common construction/project management software and Microsoft Office.
• A proactive approach to identifying risks and resolving issues.
• Professional judgment and the ability to work independently.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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