Construction Project Executive

Plante Moran • Southfield, MI

9d • Hybrid

About The Position

Are you ready to lead high-impact construction projects with Plante Moran Realpoint, LLC? We're searching for an energetic professional with hands-on field experience to oversee large-scale initiatives and coordinate a variety of vendors. This Southfield, MI-based position offers dynamic workdays—including 2-3 days each week at client sites in the region and occasional overnight travel (up to 25%)—giving you the chance to shape remarkable outcomes in a fast-paced environment. Your role. Your work will include, but not be limited to: Planning of project logistics including vendor contracting strategy, establishing internal team responsibilities and working with clients to develop the overall project structure to achieve their goals. Leading multiple projects of large scope and scale simultaneously. Knowledgeable in legal and financing impacts to project structure Facilitating identification and resolution of project risk factors which can include AHJ requirements, design /engineering management and general construction means and methods. Managing multiple vendors to their contractual obligations; assist with prioritization of activities Procuring services for construction and supplemental vendors required for complete project execution. Coordinating and monitoring vendor activities for compliance to contractual responsibilities. Coordinating client engagement within overall program, facilitating the decision making process. Monitoring budget, schedule and project risk items; facilitate issue resolution Ensuring implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects including internal reporting Participating and lead team development including mentoring, and coaching on performance

Requirements

• Engineering Degree, Architecture Degree or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
• 15+ years development, owner’s representation, design or construction fields
• Proficient in MS Word & Excel; Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software.
• Qualified individuals must either reside in or near Metro Detroit or be willing to relocate for this opportunity
• Travel throughout the region, with some overnight travel
• This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working for an Owner's Facility Team or as a consultant is preferred.
• Construction cost estimating experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Planning of project logistics including vendor contracting strategy, establishing internal team responsibilities and working with clients to develop the overall project structure to achieve their goals.
• Leading multiple projects of large scope and scale simultaneously.
• Knowledgeable in legal and financing impacts to project structure
• Facilitating identification and resolution of project risk factors which can include AHJ requirements, design /engineering management and general construction means and methods.
• Managing multiple vendors to their contractual obligations; assist with prioritization of activities
• Procuring services for construction and supplemental vendors required for complete project execution.
• Coordinating and monitoring vendor activities for compliance to contractual responsibilities.
• Coordinating client engagement within overall program, facilitating the decision making process.
• Monitoring budget, schedule and project risk items; facilitate issue resolution
• Ensuring implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects including internal reporting
• Participating and lead team development including mentoring, and coaching on performance

Benefits

• eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive