Sr. Project Manager – Construction Civil Engineering

Rowe Professional Services Company; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance (BCBS)

Dental & Vision insurance

Life insurance (employer-paid)

PTO & paid holidays

Flexible scheduling & telework options

401(k) with company match

Job summary

ROWE Professional Services Company in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for the Construction Services Division. You will lead a diverse team on MDOT and municipal projects, driving proposals, scopes, budgets and schedules end-to-end.

You will oversee safety, technical quality and client communications, coordinating with design, survey and field staff. This role blends remote and on-site work to deliver impactful infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Michigan Professional Engineer License.
• MDOT construction experience and local agency requirements.
• Experience with road, bridge, storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water main construction.
• Experience with a wide range of construction projects for MDOT and non-MDOT clients.
• Understanding SESC reporting requirements.
• Experience with construction management software (AASHTOware, ProjectWise, etc).
• Ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and teams.
• Strong attention to detail and communication with clients and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Develop proposals, reports, and project plans.
• Monitor the safety of staff on projects.
• Manage and inspect multiple projects at various locations in the state.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to meet project specifications.
• Represent clients at public and project meetings.
• Develop and manage work scopes, budgets, schedules and staff assignments.
• Direct engineering tasks, providing quality control of project deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance and implement corrective action plans.
• Apply specialized technical expertise on roadway, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer projects for MDOT and municipal clients.
• Interact with other disciplines (design and survey).
• Provide direction, supervision and support to junior staff.

Skills

MDOT construction requirements

Project management

Budgeting

Team leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Tools

AASHTOware

ProjectWise

MS Project

Civil 3D

Job description

THE COMPANY

ROWE Professional Services Company is an employee-owned, full-service professional consulting firm specializing in civil engineering, surveying, aerial photography/mapping, LiDAR, landscape architecture, planning, and land development.

At ROWE, our core values include safety, quality, people, service, and growth. We are seeking a Sr. Project Manager for our Construction Services Division to join our proactive team of ethical, talented, passionate professionals and leaders at our Grand Rapids, MI office.

POSITION SUMMARY

ROWE is currently looking for a Sr. Project Manager to join our Construction Services team. Project Managers work on a diverse range of projects, providing creative leadership to a wide range of staff with varied experience. This position will play a big role in growing our Construction Services Division team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop proposals, reports, and project plans.
• Monitor the safety of staff on projects.
• Manage and inspect multiple projects at various locations in the state.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors and other stakeholders to make sure project specifications and plans are met.
• Represent clients at public and project meetings.
• Develop and manage work scopes, budgets, schedules and staff assignments.
• Directing engineering tasks, providing quality control of project deliverables.
• Monitor project progress and performance and implement corrective action plans as needed.
• Apply specialized technical expertise on a broad range of construction projects relating to roadway construction, water main, storm sewer, and sanitary sewer primarily for the MDOT and municipal clients.
• Interact with other disciplines (design and survey).
• Provide direction, supervision, technical guidance and support to junior staff.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

We are seeking forward-thinking, safety-conscious, and energetic individuals who are excited to work on both small-scale and large-scale projects. Qualifications include:

• A solid understanding and familiarity of MDOT construction requirements, local standards, agency permitting requirements, and MDOT Local Agency Program requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering.
• 10+ years of experience
• Michigan Professional Engineer License.
• Experience with road construction, bridge construction, storm sewer construction, sanitary sewer construction and water main construction.
• Experience with a wide range of construction projects for both Non-MOT and MDOT clients.
• Understanding SESC reporting requirements.
• Experience with AASHTO ware, project wise and other construction management software.
• Ability to manage a project schedule, budget and project team.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical/judgement capabilities, and ability to work independently or on a team.
• Able to communicate effectively to the team, client and contractors.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work remote and in person effectively.
• Must be able to train less experienced staff and be a team player.

WHY WORK HERE

ROWE offers a highly competitive wage and benefits package which includes:

• Overtime pay at time and a half.
• BCBS medical insurance options with industry-low co-shares.
• Dental, vision, and employer-paid life insurance plan.
• A generous PTO program and paid holidays.
• Flex time schedulingandtelework opportunities.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with 4% company match, auto-enroll and target-based funds.

ROWE is truly dedicated to providing a collaborative workspace, rewarding projects, and a business culture that is reputable, ethically minded, and growth driven. With offices in Flint, Lapeer, Farmington Hills, Grand Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, Grayling, Oscoda, MI, and Myrtle Beach, SC, we have lots of opportunity to grow.

WE BUILD CAREERS!

Check us out at: www.rowepsc.com

Direct Contact Information:

ROWE Professional Services Company

Attn: HR

540 S. Saginaw St., Ste. 200

Flint, MI 48502

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Equal Opportunity Employer