Senior Construction Program Leader

UFP Industries, Inc; Grand Rapids Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to plan, coordinate, and deliver construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety, and ensure alignment with company objectives. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to mentor others while advancing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture or related field.
• 5–7 years progressive construction project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven leadership skills with cross-functional influence.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, purchase orders, and order management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; scheduling software; CAD tools.
• Up to 25% travel and flexibility for after-hours milestones.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of construction projects from initial concept through project closeout.
• Manage all phases of project delivery including scope, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, permitting, design coordination, construction, and occupancy.
• Provide leadership to project teams with clear expectations and obstacle removal.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; monitor progress and risks; implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Review and negotiate proposals, contracts, change orders, and consultant agreements.
• Coordinate contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers to meet quality, schedule, and budget.
• Monitor project performance and address safety, quality, cost, schedule, and scope issues.
• Lead project meetings and communicate status, risks, and decisions to stakeholders.
• Support site selection, due diligence, zoning, permitting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Promote safety culture and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Maintain project documentation (RFIs, submittals, daily reports, minutes, closeout docs).
• Support estimating, budgeting, and pre-construction planning.
• Mentor team members and contribute to Construction Group growth.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting & cost control

Scheduling

Communication

Problem solving

Travel readiness

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture

Tools

AutoCAD/Bluebeam

MS Office Suite

Construction scheduling software

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to plan, coordinate, and deliver construction projects from pre-construction through closeout.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, budget, and safety, and ensure alignment with company objectives. The role requires strong organizational and leadership skills, the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, and the capacity to mentor others while advancing