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Civil Project Manager - Construction - Base Salary to 120k/year - Detroit, MI

Our client is an established construction company providing comprehensive general contracting and construction services throughout Michigan and surrounding markets. They are seeking a Civil Project Manager to join their team.

The Civil Project Manager will manage civil construction projects including earthwork, utilities, concrete, site development, and roadway work. This role combines civil construction project management and estimating responsibilities, with accountability for project safety, quality, schedule, budget, profitability, and field execution.

Responsibilities:

Prepare detailed cost estimates for civil construction projects, including earthwork, utilities, concrete, site development, and roadway work.

Interpret plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports to develop accurate quantity takeoffs.

Solicit and evaluate subcontractor and supplier quotes.

Develop bid proposals, schedules, and value-engineering options.

Participate in pre-bid meetings and site visits to assess project conditions.

Maintain historical cost data and update estimating tools as needed.

Accountable for overall safety, quality, schedule, profitability, and customer satisfaction on assigned projects.

Establish and oversee project safety plans and safety requirements at assigned sites.

Write and manage contracts with contractors, testing companies, and design professionals.

Lead project kickoff, planning, and scheduling activities.

Coordinate with field supervisors to ensure work is executed according to plans, safety standards, and quality requirements.

Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

Prepare and manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and progress documentation.

Monitor project progress and resolve issues related to scope, schedule, or resources.

Conduct regular site visits to support field operations and verify progress.

Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, as-built documentation, and final billing.

Manage the monthly payment application process.

Manage project budgets, cost tracking, forecasting, and overall job profitability.

Supervise project job site staff.

Maintain relationships with owner contacts, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Monitor construction through administrative direction of on-site project staff to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Review project operations to identify cost-effective methods for completing civil construction work.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, construction management, or related field, or equivalent experience.

3+ years of experience in civil construction estimating and/or project management.

Experience with DOT, municipal, or large-scale site development projects.

Experience with civil construction involving earthwork, utilities, concrete, site development, and/or roadway work.

Experience with construction estimating, quantity takeoffs, project budgets, cost tracking, scheduling, RFIs, submittals, and change orders.

Compensation:

Base salary in the 115k - 120k/year range

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k

Paid time off

Holiday pay

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