Senior Project Manager – Industrial Construction

Jobot; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Jobot in Brighton, MI is seeking a Senior Project Manager – Industrial Construction to lead complex industrial projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will develop schedules, manage budgets, coordinate owners, engineers, and subcontractors, and oversee procurement and contract administration with significant autonomy.

With a strong backlog and opportunities for advancement, this on-site role emphasizes safety, quality, client relationships, and mentoring junior staff while offering a

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing industrial, manufacturing, processing, energy, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and trade partners.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Design-build experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial construction projects from planning through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead communication with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and project execution.
• Monitor project costs and profitability while identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate design reviews, constructability evaluations, and value engineering efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support future business opportunities.

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Industrial Construction

$140000 - $180000 per year | Brighton, MI | On-site | Permanent

Build complex industrial projects with a contractor that continues to expand its footprint across Michigan while offering leadership opportunities, strong compensation, and a steady pipeline of challenging work.

A bit about us:

We are a growing Michigan-based general contractor and construction management firm specializing in industrial, manufacturing, process, and heavy commercial construction projects. Our team partners with clients to deliver facility expansions, plant upgrades, renovations, capital improvement projects, and ground-up construction while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and client relationships.

With a reputation for technical expertise and repeat business, we provide our employees the opportunity to work on impactful projects while contributing to a collaborative, solutions-driven culture.

Why join us?

• Lead high-profile industrial and manufacturing projects from preconstruction through closeout.
• Join an organization with a strong backlog of repeat-client work.
• Work directly with ownership and executive leadership.
• Manage projects with significant autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Competitive compensation package, bonus opportunities, and benefits.
• Long-term career growth into senior leadership positions.
• Local Michigan project portfolio with limited overnight travel.

Job Details

Summary of Responsibilities

• Manage industrial construction projects from planning through final completion.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead communication with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, and project execution.
• Monitor project costs and profitability while identifying risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate design reviews, constructability evaluations, and value engineering efforts.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and contractual requirements.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field teams.
• Maintain strong client relationships and support future business opportunities.

Desired Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience with a general contractor.
• Experience managing industrial, manufacturing, processing, energy, or large-scale commercial projects.
• Proven ability to lead projects independently from preconstruction through closeout.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, budgeting, cost control, and contract administration.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and trade partners.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proficiency with project management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft Office.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field preferred.
• Design-build experience is a plus.

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