Project Manager (Design-Build Construction)

LeoForce; 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

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead design-build commercial projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will guide projects from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders while maintaining schedules and budgets.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of commercial construction experience, strong reading of drawings, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple priorities with a proactive

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in commercial construction or construction management.
• Experience managing commercial projects from preconstruction through completion.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, MEP, and civil drawings.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop, maintain, and communicate project schedules.
• Coordinate architects, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Monitor budgets, commitments, change orders, invoices, and overall financial performance.
• Review plans, specifications, scopes of work, and project documentation.
• Identify risks and develop practical solutions to keep projects on track.
• Manage bidding, subcontractor coordination, procurement, and contract administration.
• Coordinate field activities and maintain project momentum.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Schedule development

Budget monitoring

Communication

Read drawings

MS Office / PM software

Tools

Procore

MS Office

Job description

Project Manager (Design-Build Construction)

Location: Grand Rapids,MI, US

Date Posted: 09-20-2026

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

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

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.

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?

• 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

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