Project Manager - Specialty Construction

Kforce Inc; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce is seeking a seasoned Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to own the successful execution of construction projects from award through closeout. You will coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and stakeholders to deliver on time, within budget, and to quality standards.

Responsibilities include leading kickoff, developing installation schedules, managing changes, and driving efficiencies.

Qualifications

• Project Scheduling & Production Planning: Develops realistic milestones, monitors field progress.
• Contract & Commercial Judgment: Interprets scope and change requirements; protects budget and commitments.
• Financial Acumen: Understands estimates, costs, labor productivity, forecasting.
• Field & Constructability Knowledge: Translates drawings into workable field plans.
• Safety & Quality Leadership: Integrates risk controls, workmanship, and compliance.
• Ownership & Accountability: Follows through on commitments and escalates risks early.
• Communication & Influence: Clear, diplomatic communication with field teams and executives.
• Analytical Problem Solving & Composure: Uses facts to resolve constraints under pressure.
• Organization, Adaptability & Integrity: Manages priorities and ethical decisions.
• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction project management or related role.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, subcontractor coordination, and scope changes.
• Knowledge of construction drawings, installation sequencing, and safety expectations.
• Experience in commercial construction or related environments is preferred.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, cost-tracking tools; Autodesk Cost experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own the successful execution of projects from award through closeout.
• Coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and stakeholders.
• Identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain accountability for outcomes.
• Lead project kickoff and translate scope, estimates, and contract requirements.
• Develop and maintain installation schedules and internal V-Plans.
• Coordinate manpower loading, equipment, site logistics, and material readiness.
• Lead project progress reviews and document commitments, issues, changes, and actions.
• Own budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, and margin; escalate deviations with actions.
• Review contract scope, drawings, specs, exclusions; manage changes and change orders.
• Coordinate material buyouts, POs, vendor commitments, and delivery timing.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost.
• Partner with estimators during handoff to validate scope and risks.
• Coordinate drafting teams to reflect contracted scope and best practices.
• Lead preconstruction handoffs with field operations.

Skills

Project Scheduling

Budgeting

Risk Management

Safety Leadership

Communication

Contract Knowledge

Problem Solving

Team Coordination

Constructability

5+ Years Experience

Tools

Autodesk Cost

Job description

Responsibilities

• Own the successful execution of assigned projects from award and preconstruction through installation and closeout


• Coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and customer stakeholders to deliver contractual scope safely, on schedule, to quality standards, and within approved budgets


• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain clear accountability for project outcomes


• Lead project kickoff and translate awarded scope, estimate assumptions, and contract requirements


• Develop and maintain installation schedules and internal V-Plans


• Coordinate manpower loading, equipment, site logistics, materials, sequencing, and readiness with superintendents and foremen to support installation


• Lead regular project progress reviews and document commitments, open issues, schedule changes, and corrective actions


• Own assigned project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, committed costs, and margin performance; Escalate material deviations with recommended corrective actions


• Review contract scope, drawings, specifications, exclusions, and customer commitments; Manage changes, documentation, pricing support, and timely change-order follow-through


• Coordinate material buyouts, purchase orders, vendor commitments, and delivery timing


• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost


• Partner with estimators during handoff to validate scope, schedule assumptions, labor, materials, equipment, and project-specific risks


• Coordinate with detailing/drafting teams to confirm drawings accurately reflect contracted scope, constructability, and best practices


• Lead preconstruction handoffs with field operations

Responsibilities

• Own the successful execution of assigned projects from award and preconstruction through installation and closeout


• Coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and customer stakeholders to deliver contractual scope safely, on schedule, to quality standards, and within approved budgets


• Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain clear accountability for project outcomes


• Lead project kickoff and translate awarded scope, estimate assumptions, and contract requirements


• Develop and maintain installation schedules and internal V-Plans


• Coordinate manpower loading, equipment, site logistics, materials, sequencing, and readiness with superintendents and foremen to support installation


• Lead regular project progress reviews and document commitments, open issues, schedule changes, and corrective actions


• Own assigned project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, committed costs, and margin performance; Escalate material deviations with recommended corrective actions


• Review contract scope, drawings, specifications, exclusions, and customer commitments; Manage changes, documentation, pricing support, and timely change-order follow-through


• Coordinate material buyouts, purchase orders, vendor commitments, and delivery timing


• Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost
  
• Partner with estimators during handoff to validate scope, schedule assumptions, labor, materials, equipment, and project-specific risks


• Coordinate with detailing/drafting teams to confirm drawings accurately reflect contracted scope, constructability, and best practices


• Lead preconstruction handoffs with field operations

Requirements

• Project Scheduling & Production Planning: Develops realistic milestones, monitors field progress, and anticipates downstream impacts


• Contract & Commercial Judgment: Interprets scope and change requirements; protects budget, margin, and customer commitments


• Financial Acumen: Understands estimates, committed costs, labor productivity, forecasting, and cost-to-complete


• Field & Constructability Knowledge: Translates drawings and installation methods into workable field plans


• Safety & Quality Leadership: Integrates jobsite risk controls, workmanship, and compliance into everyday decisions


• Ownership & Accountability: Follows through on commitments, addresses performance gaps, and escalates risks early


• Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly and diplomatically with field teams, customers, and executives


• Analytical Problem Solving & Composure: Uses facts to resolve constraints and stays effective under pressure


• Organization, Adaptability & Integrity: Manages competing priorities, changing conditions, and ethical decisions


• 5+ years of relevant experience in construction project management, field operations, or a closely related project delivery role


• Experience managing schedules, budgets, subcontractor/vendor coordination, and project scope changes


• Practical knowledge of construction drawings, installation sequencing, and jobsite safety expectations


• Experience in specialty wall systems, commercial construction, manufacturing-related installations, or similar environments preferred


• Working proficiency with project management, scheduling, and cost-tracking tools; Autodesk Cost experience preferred

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.