Public Sector Construction Project Manager

Plante Moran; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) plan

Flexible Time Off

Pension plan

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR) is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects for school districts and public-sector clients in the Midwest. You’ll manage from planning through occupancy, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, while guiding teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering measurable outcomes for students, educators, and communities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, owner's representation, or project management.
• Experience managing building design and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Travel: 20% throughout Midwest US
• Position is based in Metro Detroit and candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning and procurement through construction and occupancy.
• Procure and manage architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.
• Coordinate project teams to ensure alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Build strong relationships with school district leaders, government stakeholders, and client teams.
• Facilitate decision‑making and help clients navigate complex project challenges.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, risk factors, and KPIs.
• Identify and resolve project issues before they impact outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with PMR and Plante Moran policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Provide clear communication and project updates to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Construction knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Architecture/Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

BIM

Job description

Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR) is seeking a Project Manager to lead capital projects for school districts and public-sector clients in the Midwest. You’ll manage from planning through occupancy, coordinating architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants, while guiding teams to meet scope, schedule, and budget.

The role emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering measurable outcomes for students, educators, and communities.