Key responsibilities for Proejct Manager (Detroit, MI) include:
- Manage water and wastewater treatment construction projects from preconstruction through completion.
- Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and cash flow projections.
- Coordinate with owners, engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and internal project teams.
- Lead and mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, and field personnel.
- Oversee subcontractor procurement, contract administration, change orders, and scope negotiations.
- Monitor project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain schedule and budget.
- Ensure compliance with safety regulations, quality standards, project specifications, and contractual requirements.
- Review construction drawings, technical specifications, RFIs, and submittals to resolve project issues.
- Track financial performance and communicate project progress, costs, and risks to leadership.
- Support preconstruction planning, constructability reviews, and value engineering.
- Coordinate commissioning, project documentation, and final closeout.
- Build strong client relationships and ensure successful project delivery.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
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The successful candidate for Project Manager (Detroit, MI) possesses:
- 6+ years of construction industry experience, preferably with a general contractor.
- Proven experience managing water and wastewater treatment projects valued at $10 million or more.
- Strong knowledge of project budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contract administration.
- Experience overseeing subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and project teams.
- Ability to manage projects from preconstruction through completion while maintaining schedule, budget, safety, and quality standards.
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Experience building relationships with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and scheduling tools.
- Background in municipal infrastructure, public-sector construction, or water and wastewater treatment facilities preferred.
A respected construction management and general contracting firm known for tackling complex projects that require strong technical expertise, collaboration, and disciplined execution. The company partners with public-sector clients to deliver critical infrastructure that supports communities throughout the region.
An offer for Project Manager (Detroit, MI) can include:
- Base salary of $135,000-$165,000
- 401k plan with 5% match
- Performance based bonus potential (up to 20% of salary)
- Truck Allowance & Gas Card
- HSA with Employer Match
- Mentorship Program
- DE&I Program
- Flexible working schedule (Work From Home)
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance
- Paid Maternity/Paternity leave
- Short term/Long term disability
- Referral Bonus