Construction Project Manager

The Construction Project Manager/Estimator will play a crucial role in coordinating and directing the timely and profitable completion of assigned projects. This individual will communicate job progress through weekly project status reporting and participate in analyzing project requirements, bid documents, and field applications by gathering proposals and performing electronic quantitative take-offs from blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the general superintendent and assist project superintendents with the project 'office-to-field' handoff meeting.
• Proactively monitor and ensure profitable operations on a project-by-project basis.
• Establish, update, and monitor all project budgets and schedules before the pre-construction conference or handoff meeting.
• Perform site visits to all projects to evaluate project status, progress, safety, quality, and profitability.
• Prepare accurate and timely submittals for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications, and administer during the construction process.
• Responsible for timely close-out documents.
• Facilitate the completion of any necessary sub-tiered subcontractor's contracts and verify all pricing, scope, schedule, and insurance are properly accounted for.
• Report project updates and performance with assistance from management.
• Review and complete necessary forms such as subcontractor or supplier lists within the general contractor agreement.
• Prepare schedule of values and review contract for scope of work, contract price, etc.
• Prepare pre-construction checklist and review updated drawings for changes to work and write request for change orders, as necessary.
• Examine bid documents, specifications, and other project documents to assess if projects are a good fit and worth an estimate.
• Participate in all pre-construction meetings with the Project Superintendent, General Contractor, Owner, and Architect.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and timely estimates per quantitative take-offs for construction projects based on project drawings and specifications.
• Act as a point of contact between General Contractors, Owners, Engineers, Architects, Vendors, and Suppliers.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with key vendors.

Essential Skills

• 2-5 years of construction project management/estimation experience, preferably within commercial concrete, asphalt, or paving.
• 2-year degree, preferably related to construction or civil engineering, or 2+ years of experience as a construction project manager/engineer.
• Leadership and time management qualities to promote a professional attitude.
• Comfortable with numbers and technology, capable of performing complex analysis of collected data.
• Well-organized, dependable, and attentive to detail.
• Familiarity with computer programs such as PlanGrid, Procore, and Building Connected.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with concrete, asphalt, excavating, or paving.
• Experience with underground utilities and heavy civil construction.
• Experience with bonus software: PlanGrid, Procore, or Building Connected.

Work Environment

The role is 100% office-based, working five days a week with no Saturday shifts, totaling 40-50 hours per week from 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM. The company is planning to move into a new modern office in Brighton in early 2025. Candidates with more experience may have more field work, while junior candidates will have less field work. The company is family-owned, has been in business for over 30 years, and specializes in concrete, earthwork, and underground utility contracting.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70000.00 - $90000.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Milford,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 18, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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