Senior Construction Lead – Detroit Historic Renovation

Clark College; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health benefits

Professional development

Career advancement

Detroit growth

Job summary

Clark Construction Company in Detroit seeks an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction across Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This leadership role focuses on strategic direction, project execution, and building high-performing teams while expanding Clark's presence in the region.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction, strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, client relations and risk management, with preferred experience in historic renovation and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and direction for multiple construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Develop and oversee comprehensive project execution strategies, including budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, procurement, and change management.
• Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
• Define and maintain detailed project scopes, schedules, work breakdown structures, and project controls.
• Anticipate and proactively manage scope, budget, and schedule changes to minimize project risk and maximize project outcomes.
• Lead project reviews and provide accurate forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.
• Collaborate with superintendents and leadership to allocate personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
• Establish project priorities, balancing resources across multiple concurrent projects.
• Mentor, coach, and develop project managers, project engineers, and other team members.
• Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships that result in repeat business and long-term partnerships.
• Ensure clear communication, alignment, and accountability among all project stakeholders.
• Track and evaluate project performance metrics, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions.
• Lead resolution efforts for complex project challenges involving cost, schedule, quality, contract administration, or project execution.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement across project teams.
• Partner with Clark's Business Development team to identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan.
• Represent Clark within the Detroit business and construction communities, strengthening relationships with owners, developers, and industry partners.
• Support the strategic growth of Clark's new Detroit office and contribute to the company's long-term expansion plans in the region.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Client relationships

Communication

Problem solving

MS Office

Project controls software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Construction management software

Project controls software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Clark Construction Company in Detroit seeks an accomplished Senior Project Manager to lead complex commercial construction across Detroit and Southeast Michigan. This leadership role focuses on strategic direction, project execution, and building high-performing teams while expanding Clark's presence in the region.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in construction, strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, client relations and risk management, with preferred experience in historic renovation and