Senior Construction Project Manager

Cogent Talent Solutions•Southfield, MI

About The Position

The Senior Construction Project Manager leads construction projects from initiation through completion, ensuring work is delivered on time, within budget and scope, and in accordance with safety and quality standards. The role oversees day-to-day operations, project planning and scheduling, reporting, cost control, and coordination among clients, internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, vendors, inspectors, and other stakeholders. The Project Manager leads and supervises job-site personnel, manages project risks and changes, secures permits, and ensures compliance with OSHA and MIOSHA requirements and applicable employment laws. The position also supports estimating, bid preparation, and proposals; maintains project documentation; evaluates performance; and provides regular status reporting and recommendations for safety and operational improvements. The role requires proficiency in Microsoft Office, a valid unrestricted state-issued driver’s license, and either an associate degree from a two-year college or technical school, 2–4 years of relevant construction or related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination. CAD-based design or drafting software familiarity is preferred. The work involves frequent standing and walking over varied construction terrain, handling materials, climbing and other physical activities, and regularly lifting or moving items over 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.
Valid, unrestricted state-issued driver’s license.
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 from managers, clients, employees, and the public.
Ability to apply probability, statistical analysis, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical construction and project situations.
Ability to solve practical problems involving varied variables and limited standardization and interpret written, verbal, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Must meet Employment Eligibility Verification requirements.
Ability to perform essential duties, with reasonable accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.
Ability to regularly lift and move items exceeding 100 pounds and perform the described physical demands of the role.

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 requirements and clarify project objectives.
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, timelines, and project documentation.
Define project scope, tasks, resource needs, goals, and deliverables with stakeholders.
Establish project-specific safety procedures and enforce OSHA and MIOSHA compliance.
Monitor progress, milestones, labor, costs, and performance; adjust schedules and constraints as needed.
Coordinate internal teams, field personnel, subcontractors, third-party vendors, supervisory staff, engineers, inspectors, and suppliers.
Manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs through verification and approval processes.
Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, safety, quality, contract, and organizational requirements.
Measure performance using established tools and metrics, evaluate outcomes, and report findings to management.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, subcontractors, and vendors.
Obtain last-minute materials and supplies needed to keep projects on schedule.
Lead and direct personnel and subcontractors, including coordinating construction phases and interpreting specifications.
Delegate work, provide team direction and oversight, inspect work in progress, and assemble project teams at project start.
Address workforce concerns and grievances, maintain positive labor relations, evaluate performance, and recommend or administer personnel actions as appropriate.
Conduct risk management activities to minimize project risks.
Lead safety and quality assurance efforts across job sites, secure permits, communicate requirements to inspectors, 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.
Prepare or review progress reports, material usage, and cost data; create spreadsheets, diagrams, and process maps to document project needs and workflows.
Track short- and long-term project goals and evaluate overall project success.
Continue developing leadership skills and participate in training as required.
Perform additional related duties as assigned.