Project Manager – Advanced Facilities & Controlled Environments

Commercial Contracting Corporation•Auburn Hills, MI

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

PACE Systems, a Commercial Contracting Corporation company, specializes in the construction of advanced facilities and controlled environments throughout the United States. Our expertise includes cleanrooms, dry rooms, semiconductor facilities, advanced manufacturing plants, life sciences and pharmaceutical facilities, and hyperscale data center hot aisle containment systems. PACE self-performs its work nationwide with its own highly skilled workforce and partners with many of the world's most recognized technology, manufacturing, and mission-critical organizations. Our projects utilize cutting-edge technology, including BIM/VDC, robotics, in-house design capabilities, and prefabrication strategies to drive safety, quality, and efficiency. Our projects range from $1 million to over $100 million and include some of the most technically advanced construction projects in the country. From coast to coast, PACE Systems delivers innovative solutions in industries shaping the future of manufacturing, technology, energy, and critical infrastructure.

Requirements

Minimum 5-10 years of construction project management experience.
Experience managing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, mission critical, or specialty construction projects.
Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, procurement, contracts, and cost controls.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
Experience managing cleanroom, semiconductor, pharmaceutical, life sciences, data center, manufacturing, or mission critical projects preferred.
Understanding of highly technical and controlled construction environments.
Proven ability to lead multiple projects and project teams.
Strong decision-making, organizational, and leadership skills.
Ability to proactively identify and resolve project challenges.
Commitment to accountability, execution excellence, and continuous improvement.
Excellent client-facing communication skills.
Strong collaboration with field operations, engineering teams, subcontractors, and executive leadership.
Effective meeting management and reporting capabilities.
OSHA 30 preferred.
Construction management certifications such as PMP, CCM, CM-Lean, or equivalent are a plus.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and risk management.
Ability to travel to project locations as required.
Ability to walk active construction jobsites for extended periods.
Ability to climb stairs, ladders, and navigate construction environments.
Ability to inspect construction work and project conditions in the field.
Ability to communicate effectively with project teams, clients, and stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC).
Primavera P6.
Microsoft Project.
Procore Financials.
Viewpoint Vista.
Spectrum.
Sage 300 CRE.
CMiC.
BIM 360.
Revit.
Navisworks.
Power BI.
Smartsheet.
DocuSign and contract workflow management platforms.
OSHA 30
Construction management certifications such as PMP, CCM, CM-Lean, or equivalent

Responsibilities

Lead projects from award through closeout.
Develop and maintain project execution plans.
Manage project schedules, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance.
Coordinate procurement activities and long-lead material strategies.
Manage project documentation and contract compliance.
Lead project turnover, commissioning, and closeout activities.
Monitor project profitability and financial performance.
Manage cost controls, forecasting, and budget reporting.
Review and approve subcontractor invoices and payment applications.
Manage change orders, claims, and project risk mitigation efforts.
Maintain accurate project financial records and reporting.
Coordinate activities between field supervision, subcontractors, suppliers, and clients.
Support construction planning and work sequencing.
Monitor productivity and project progress.
Develop corrective action and recovery plans when necessary.
Ensure resources are effectively deployed to support project success.
Manage projects involving cleanrooms, controlled environments, advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor facilities, pharmaceutical facilities, life sciences facilities, mission critical infrastructure, and data centers.
Coordinate architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, process utility, and specialty systems.
Ensure compliance with project specifications and technical requirements.
Facilitate coordination between engineering, construction, procurement, and commissioning teams.
Serve as the primary point of contact for clients and project stakeholders.
Lead project meetings and executive-level project reviews.
Communicate project status, risks, opportunities, and financial performance.
Maintain strong client relationships and support repeat business opportunities.
Promote and support all company and project-specific safety initiatives.
Ensure compliance with company and customer safety requirements.
Support quality management processes and inspections.
Verify project execution aligns with contract documents and quality standards.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.