Senior Civil Project Manager

Christman•Livonia, MI

About The Position

Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is seeking a Senior Civil Project Manager for its Livonia, Michigan region. The role manages assigned projects from preconstruction through construction, serves as the primary client contact, and oversees project financials, change management, scheduling, conflict resolution, contractor relations, procurement, resources, and contractual risk protections. The position coordinates with design teams, contractors, vendors, consultants, suppliers, and governing authorities to support project delivery, safety, regulatory compliance, inspections, and approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or other relevant coursework, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Ten or more years of work experience in construction or a related job field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact with clients and oversee project financial management, change management, scheduling, conflict resolution, and contractor relations.
Manage the preconstruction and construction phases of assigned projects.
Assist in developing project procurement documents for various delivery methods.
Oversee the cost and change management process for assigned projects.
Compare client needs with contractual obligations and ensure professional management services are provided by CCI teams and contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers.
Coordinate with design teams to align design package delivery with estimating, bidding, and construction schedules.
Allocate project resources according to project demands and adjust resource needs throughout the project life cycle.
Establish subcontract agreements and scopes of work for trade contractors, communicating expectations for project planning, trade coordination, safety, and work quality.
Execute contractual risk protections, including determining the Builder’s Risk Insurance approach and ensuring required coverage amounts and dates.
Model and monitor safety practices on site, address unsafe situations or behavior, report violations, coordinate corrective actions with the project superintendent, and require complete incident and accident reports.
Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
Partner with governing authorities responsible for inspections and approvals to understand requirements and concerns and develop plans to meet or exceed standards.
Establish scopes of work and authority for project team members and trade contractors, communicating expectations for planning, coordination, safety, and work quality.