Senior Civil Project Manager

The Christman Company•Livonia, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager for its Livonia, Michigan region. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of assigned projects, including financial management, change management, scheduling, conflict resolution, and contractor relations. The position involves managing both the Preconstruction and Construction phases, assisting in the development of procurement documents, and overseeing the cost/change management process. The Senior Civil Project Manager will partner with the Design Team to coordinate design packages and schedules, allocate project resources, and establish subcontract agreements. Additionally, the role requires ensuring contractual risk protections, modeling safety awareness, ensuring compliance with regulations, and partnering with governing authorities for inspections and approvals. The position also involves establishing work and authority scopes for project team members and trade contractors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or other relevant course work.
Ten (10) or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field.
Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

Serves as the primary point of contact with clients, and oversees all aspects of the project including financial management, change management, scheduling, conflict resolution and contractor relations.
Manages the Preconstruction and Construction phases of assigned projects.
Assists in the development of project procurement documents for various delivery methods.
Oversees the cost/change management process from start to finish for assigned projects.
Compares assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery professional management services by Christman Constructors team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.
Partners with Design Team to coordinate delivery of design packages with schedules for estimating, bidding, and construction.
Allocates project resources based on project demands, and adjusts resource needs throughout the project life cycle.
Establishes subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors and communicates expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and proactive definition of work quality.
Executes contractual risk protections by determining Builder’s Risk Insurance approach for the project (Owner or Christman provided) and ensures required coverage amounts and dates.
Models safety awareness and planning at all times, observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project superintendent.
Requires accurate and complete reports from Christman Constructors staff and involved trade contractors following an incident or accident.
Ensures compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies with jurisdiction over projects.
Partners with governing authorities responsible for inspections and approvals to proactively understand requirements and potential concerns, and develop plans to fulfill or exceed standards.
Establishes work and authority scopes for all project team members and trade contractors and communicates expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and proactive definition of work quality.