Construction Project Manager - Commercial

Cogent Talent Solutions•Southfield, MI

1d•$120,000 - $140,000

About The Position

The Construction Project Manager leads and delivers major commercial construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring work is completed on time, within budget, within scope, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role manages day-to-day operations, project schedules, reporting, costs, labor, and progress, while coordinating clients, internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, engineers, and suppliers. The Project Manager develops project plans, defines scope and resource needs, manages schedule and cost changes through approval processes, and monitors performance against contract requirements and organizational goals. The role also directs and supports project teams, oversees construction personnel, manages workforce concerns and performance, and leads risk management, safety, and quality assurance efforts across job sites. Responsibilities include securing permits, ensuring compliance with OSHA and MIOSHA standards and applicable employment laws, maintaining project records, and reporting status and recommendations to management. The position requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, the ability to interpret technical and regulatory material, strong written and verbal communication, practical mathematical and problem-solving skills, and a valid unrestricted state-issued driver’s license. An associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, 2–4 years of relevant experience or training, or an equivalent combination is required. CAD-based design or drafting software familiarity is preferred. The role involves frequent standing and walking on varied construction terrain, physical tasks such as climbing, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and regularly lifting or moving items exceeding 100 pounds. Compensation is $120,000–$140,000 per year. Benefits listed include health benefits, a performance-based bonus, and PTO/holidays.

Requirements

Associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, or 2–4 years of relevant experience and/or training in construction or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business publications, professional journals, technical documents, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write clear reports, business correspondence, and procedural documentation and to present information and respond to questions.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts including probability, statistical analysis, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical construction and project situations.
Ability to solve practical problems, work with variables in situations with limited standardization, and interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license.
Must meet Employment Eligibility Verification requirements.
Ability to perform the essential duties effectively, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Physical ability to frequently stand and walk for extended periods across varied and sometimes challenging construction terrain; handle materials; reach; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; crawl; and communicate clearly.
Ability to regularly lift and move items exceeding 100 pounds.
Vision sufficient for close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with design or drafting software, including CAD-based programs.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute construction projects from initiation through completion.
Meet with clients to gather project requirements and clarify objectives.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and timelines.
Define project scope, tasks, resource needs, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Establish project-specific safety procedures and enforce compliance with OSHA regulations.
Monitor progress and milestones, adjusting schedules to remain aligned with scope and budget.
Coordinate internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, and third-party vendors.
Manage scope, schedule, and cost changes through verification and approval processes.
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, and quality requirements.
Measure project performance using established tools and metrics and report findings to management.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors.
Prepare and maintain project documentation, reports, and records.
Track project goals and evaluate project success and performance metrics.
Obtain materials or supplies needed to keep projects on schedule.
Lead personnel and subcontractors and ensure specifications and construction phases are properly coordinated.
Collaborate with supervisory staff, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers to resolve construction challenges and improve methods.
Delegate tasks and provide direction, support, and oversight to project teams.
Inspect work in progress for conformance with specifications and schedules.
Assemble project teams at project start.
Address workforce concerns, resolve grievances, and maintain positive labor relations.
Conduct risk management activities to minimize project risks.
Interview personnel, supervise performance, enforce safety standards, and recommend disciplinary actions when needed.
Lead safety and quality assurance efforts across job sites.
Secure required permits from governmental agencies and communicate building standards and project requirements to inspectors.
Oversee compliance with MIOSHA standards and ensure safety equipment is available and properly used.
Maintain compliance with federal and state employment laws, including equal employment opportunity regulations.
Assist with estimating, bid preparation, and proposal development.
Create spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document project needs and workflows.
Prepare or review progress reports, material usage, and cost data, adjusting schedules based on findings.
Manage project budgets, meet financial objectives, and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.
Interview and select employees, plan and assign work, evaluate performance, administer rewards and disciplinary actions, and resolve employee concerns or workplace issues.
Continuously develop leadership skills and participate in training as required.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.