Senior Construction Program Manager

UFP Industries, Inc.; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead multi-project delivery in Grand Rapids, MI.

You will drive scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, permitting, design coordination, construction, and occupancy, partnering with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes strong organization, judgment, and the ability to mentor team members while aligning projects with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 5–7 years of progressive construction project management experience.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost control, purchase orders, and order management.
• Proficiency with project scheduling software and construction management platforms.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, permits, contracts, and building systems.

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 by establishing expectations, promoting accountability, and removing obstacles to project success.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cost tracking, and financial reporting.
• Review and negotiate proposals, contracts, change orders, and consultant agreements.
• Coordinate and manage contractors, consultants, vendors, and suppliers to ensure quality, schedule, and budget alignment.
• Monitor safety, quality, cost, schedule, and scope; address issues proactively.
• Lead project meetings and communicate status, risks, constraints, and key decisions to stakeholders.
• Support site selection, due diligence, zoning, permitting as needed.
• Ensure compliance with codes and regulatory requirements; promote a strong safety culture.
• Maintain complete project documentation including RFIs, submittals, daily reports, and closeout documents.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project planning

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management/Engineering/Architecture or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)

Job description

UFP Industries, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead multi-project delivery in Grand Rapids, MI.

You will drive scope development, budgeting, scheduling, procurement, permitting, design coordination, construction, and occupancy, partnering with contractors, consultants, vendors, and internal stakeholders. This hands-on leadership role emphasizes strong organization, judgment, and the ability to mentor team members while aligning projects with company objectives.