Senior Project Manager

EE Systems; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

IRA with employer match

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Grand Rapids is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex, long-term construction projects. The ideal candidate will have 10–12 years of project management experience, an active Journeyman's license, and a strong understanding of electrical systems. This role offers competitive compensation, benefits including health insurance, IRA with employer match, and the chance to work on impactful projects alongside experienced teams.

Qualifications

• 10–12+ years of project management experience required.
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, sequencing, and coordination.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, sequencing, and coordination.
• Proficiency with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, IntelliBid and JobTrac.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex construction projects.
• Manage schedules, budgets, forecasting, and cost controls.
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation.
• Serve as a key point of contact with owners, general contractors, inspectors, and AHJs.
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes, contract documents, and safety standards.
• Identify risk, manage scope, and drive solutions to keep projects on track.
• Support and mentor project managers and field leadership.

Skills

Project management experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Understanding of electrical systems

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Active Journeyman’s license

Tools

Bluebeam

Procore

IntelliBid

JobTrac

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to help lead large, long-term, high-visibility projects. This role is ideal for a licensed Journeyman who has progressed from the field into senior project leadership and is comfortable managing complex work from preconstruction through closeout.

This position will initially focus on a major multi-year project, with expanded leadership responsibilities as additional work comes online.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex construction projects
• Manage schedules (CPM), budgets, forecasting, and cost controls
• Coordinate closely with superintendents, foremen, field crews, subcontractors, and vendors
• Oversee RFIs, submittals, change orders, and project documentation
• Serve as a key point of contact with owners, general contractors, inspectors, and AHJs
• Ensure work complies with applicable codes, contract documents, and safety standards
• Identify risk, manage scope, and drive solutions to keep projects on track
• Support and mentor project managers and field leadership

What We’re Looking For

• 10–12+ years of project management experience
• Active Journeyman’s license (required)
• Proven experience managing large, complex projects
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, sequencing, and coordination
• Proficiency with construction software such as Bluebeam, Procore, IntelliBid and JobTrac
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Why Join Us

• Lead flagship, long-term projects with real impact
• Work alongside experienced field and office teams
• Competitive compensation aligned with senior responsibility
• Culture built on trust, safety, accountability, efficiency, and mentorship
• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience
• IRA with employer match
• Health, vision and dental insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays

If you are a licensed Journeyman with deep project leadership experience and are ready to take ownership of complex work, we encourage you to apply or reach out directly.