Workplace Design and Planning Manager

Experis-US; Solon (OH); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, the parent company of Experis, is seeking a Workplace Design and Construction Project Manager in Solon, OH. The role sits in the Workplace Solutions department and drives owner’s-representative governance for capital projects from planning to closeout.

Lead cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and coordinate procurement, safety, and documentation. This position is hybrid with on-site days Tue-Thu and requires travel up to 20–30% across the United States and Canada.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience with 8 years in design/construction project management.
• 8+ years delivering design, construction, facilities, or capital projects.
• Experience in active facilities or occupied environments; ability to travel 20–30%.

Responsibilities

• Serve as owner’s representative coordinating across stakeholders, leadership, procurement, finance, legal, safety, design partners, and contractors.
• Lead capital projects from concept through turnover with disciplined execution and minimal operational disruption.
• Develop strategy, scope, schedules, estimates, and business cases for capital planning and approvals.
• Manage procurement, RFIs, submittals, safety, site access, and final documentation reconciliation.

Skills

Owner’s representative mindset

Project governance

Safety & continuity focus

Stakeholder coordination

Hybrid work adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Administration, Project Management

Tools

Microsoft 365

SharePoint

Teams

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our client, a leading organization in workplace design and construction, is seeking a Workplace Design and Construction Project Manager to join their team. As a Workplace Design and Construction Project Manager, you will be part of the Workplace Solutions department supporting the Construction and Project Management team. The ideal candidate will have a strong owner’s-representative mindset, disciplined project governance, and a proactive approach to safety and operational continuity, which will align successfully in the organization.

Job Title: Workplace Design and Construction Project Manager Location: Solon, OH / Hybrid: On site Tues, Wed and Thurs Pay Range: $90 - $110/hr on W2

What's the Job?

Serve as the owner’s representative and primary point of coordination across business stakeholders, site leadership, Workplace Solutions, Procurement, Finance, Legal, Risk Management, Safety/EHS, design partners, contractors, and vendors. Lead capital projects from early concept and capital planning through design, procurement, construction, turnover, and closeout—driving disciplined, predictable execution with minimal disruption to active operations. Develop project strategy, scope definition, programming requirements, preliminary schedules, high-level estimates, and business cases to support capital planning and approval decisions. Partner with Procurement to create RFPs, solicit bids, evaluate proposals, compare scope alignment, identify exclusions or gaps, and recommend award decisions. Manage construction delivery and closeout by maintaining project controls (schedules, budgets, drawing logs, RFIs/submittals), coordinating safety and site access, and ensuring accurate final reconciliation and documentation.

What's Needed?

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Administration, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent experience (8 years of relevant professional-level experience in a similar field). 8+ years of project management experience delivering design, construction, facilities, corporate office development, manufacturing, distribution, or capital project execution. Experience managing interior renovations, site work, facility upgrades, infrastructure improvements, or workplace projects in active factories, distribution centers, corporate offices, or occupied operational environments. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and related Microsoft 365 collaboration tools. Ability to travel to project locations throughout the United States and Canada up to 20%-30% as necessary.

What's in it for me?

Work on capital projects that strengthen workplace environments across corporate, manufacturing, and distribution settings. Lead cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver disciplined, stakeholder-aligned project outcomes. Build and apply strong project governance across scope, budget, schedule, safety, and quality. Drive operational continuity by coordinating shutdown windows, site protocols, and business impact considerations. Own the full project lifecycle—from feasibility and pre-construction through turnover, closeout, and lessons learned.

Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match Weekly Pay

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.