Senior Project Manager - Client Lead & Team Mentor

VERIDUS GROUP INC; Byron Township (MI); On-site; USD 91,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Veridus Group Inc in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client projects, oversee budgets, schedules, and scopes, and supervise Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

The role balances hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while upholding Veridus’ mission and values. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 7–10 years of leadership experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field is required; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced degrees are preferred and/or encouraged
• Professional designations preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the development, monitoring, and execution of project budgets, schedules, and scopes of work.
• Anticipate risks, develop mitigation strategies, and resolve complex project challenges.
• Direct construction oversight efforts, review change orders, and ensure compliance with contractual obligations.
• Maintain quality, safety, and performance standards across all project phases.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects.
• Lead project presentations, public forums, and stakeholder meetings.
• Build long-term client relationships through responsiveness, professionalism, and trust.
• Supervise Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers, delegating tasks, setting expectations, and monitoring performance.
• Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities to staff.
• Promote a collaborative, accountable, and innovative team culture.
• Lead and contribute to proposal writing, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new projects.
• Support the Project Executive and leadership team in growing the Owner’s Representative practice.
• Model and reinforce Veridus’ culture, mission, and values in all engagements.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting, project documentation, timesheet submission, and expense tracking.
• Demonstrate sound judgment and decision-making under pressure.
• Ability to travel regularly between project sites and safely operate a motor vehicle as part of essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management/Engineering

Advanced degrees preferred

Professional designations preferred

Job description

Veridus Group Inc in Byron Center, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead client projects, oversee budgets, schedules, and scopes, and supervise Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

The role balances hands-on delivery with leadership responsibilities, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and schedule while upholding Veridus’ mission and values. A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Engineering and 7–10 years of leadership experience are preferred.