Senior Project Manager – Detroit, Michigan
About The Position
Clark Construction Company is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple construction projects across Detroit and Southeast Michigan. Based in Detroit, this leadership role supports the company’s new Detroit-area office and regional growth. The role provides strategic oversight from preconstruction through closeout, develops and mentors project teams, builds client relationships, and supports business development. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing complex commercial construction projects; experience with historic renovation, restoration, preservation, or adaptive reuse is strongly preferred. The Senior Project Manager works with clients, architects, engineers, consultants, trade partners, superintendents, and company leadership to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and in line with client expectations. The role also contributes to Clark’s continued expansion in Southeast Michigan and to projects that support Detroit’s growth and historic preservation. Employment offers are contingent on successfully completing a background check. Checks may include employment and education verification, professional references, and criminal background or driving record checks as permitted by law. A prior conviction does not automatically disqualify a candidate; each situation is reviewed individually based on job-related factors and applicable law.
Requirements
- 10 or more years of progressively responsible project management experience in commercial construction.
- Proven success managing large-scale, complex construction projects and overseeing multiple project teams.
- Strong leadership skills, including the ability to influence, mentor, and develop high-performing teams.
- Extensive knowledge of construction operations, project delivery methods, budgeting, scheduling, contract administration, and risk management.
- Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships that drive repeat business and market growth.
- Proficiency with construction management and project controls software and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, strategic planning, and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience with historic renovation, restoration, adaptive reuse, or preservation projects is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall leadership and direction for multiple construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.
- Develop and oversee project execution strategies covering budgeting, scheduling, risk management, quality assurance, procurement, and change management.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with client expectations.
- Define and maintain project scopes, schedules, work breakdown structures, and project controls.
- Anticipate and manage changes to scope, budget, and schedule to minimize risk and improve project outcomes.
- Lead project reviews and provide forecasting, reporting, and performance analysis.
- Collaborate with superintendents and leadership to allocate personnel, materials, equipment, and subcontractor resources.
- Set priorities and balance resources across multiple concurrent projects.
- Mentor, coach, and develop project managers, project engineers, and other team members.
- Serve as the senior point of contact for clients, architects, engineers, consultants, and trade partners.
- Build and maintain client relationships that support repeat business and long-term partnerships.
- Promote clear communication, alignment, and accountability among project stakeholders.
- Monitor project performance metrics, identify improvement opportunities, and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Lead resolution of complex challenges involving cost, schedule, quality, contract administration, or project execution.
- Foster continuous improvement across project teams.
- Partner with Clark’s Business Development team to identify, pursue, and secure opportunities throughout Southeast Michigan.
- Represent Clark in Detroit’s business and construction communities and strengthen relationships with owners, developers, and industry partners.
- Support the strategic growth of Clark’s new Detroit office and the company’s regional expansion plans.
Benefits
- Profit sharing program
- Generous paid time off
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Professional development and continuing education support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Leadership impact within a growing Detroit market
- Opportunity to contribute to Detroit’s continued growth and historic preservation efforts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
