Senior Construction Project Manager

Rockford Park District; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with company match

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off

Flexible work schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rockford Park District is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will coordinate multiple disciplines, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong communication, coordination with architects/engineers, and experience with Primavera or MS Project and Procore. Travel may be required and the position reports to the Project Executive.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or related field preferred.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks.
• Superior oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• A minimum of three years commercial construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to negotiate and manage contractual arrangements.
• Knowledge of operating practices of construction, architectural, and building firms.
• Proficient in MS Outlook, Project, Excel, and Word.
• Experience with Procore.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Foster an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery from contract award to final handoff.
• Develop and manage project budgets, cost controls, and forecasting in coordination with company finance teams.
• Establish and manage project schedules using MS Project, Outbuild or Primavera P6.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction, Estimating, and Procurement teams during the pre-award and buyout phases.
• Manage all aspects of the bid and award process including bid solicitation, Pre-Bid Meetings, Trade Contractor outreach, bid opening, post bid conferences, Value Engineering, award recommendations and contract award.
• Prepare, present and administer Prime Contracts and GMP.
• Negotiate and administer subcontracts and vendor agreements.
• Lead regular owner, architect, and subcontractor meetings; document progress, decisions, and changes.
• Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with design, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Identify and proactively manage project risks, including delays, cost overruns, and scope changes.
• Manage overall project budget including labor, general condition creation and projection, overall budget, Trade Contractor contracts and project allowances.
• Review and approve monthly owner and Trade Contractor Invoices.
• Project Cost projections to clients for project planning.
• Ensure timely processing of RFIs, submittals, change orders, and payment applications.
• Collaborate on a daily basis with the Project Field team to ensure roadblocks are being addressed to keep the project moving forward.
• Mentor Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Manage warranty calls to meet company requirements.

Skills

Blueprints reading

Communication skills

Organization

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management

Tools

MS Project

Procore

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Rockford Park District is seeking a Construction Project Manager to plan and supervise a wide range of construction projects in Grand Rapids, MI. You will coordinate multiple disciplines, manage budgets, and ensure on-time delivery while maintaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires strong communication, coordination with architects/engineers, and experience with Primavera or MS Project and Procore. Travel may be required and the position reports to the Project Executive.