Civil Project Manager

About the role

With projects throughout the Midwest, Christman Constructors, Inc. (CCI) is searching for a Civil Project Manager in our Central Michigan or West Michigan region to shape the world through construction leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring; serve as a peer coach and/or mentor as assigned.
• Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors regarding project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
• Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
• Determine project staffing requirements and establish work plans and schedules for each project phase.
• Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions, and other components for bid packages; manage the CM bid process including post-bid reviews.
• Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
• Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
• Assess and maintain client relationships to understand construction leadership, facility maintenance, and business needs from contract inception through the project warranty period.
• Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
• Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.
• Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to contracts, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.
• Review assessment of client needs to ensure contractual obligations and delivery of project management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers.
• Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicate expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination, safety, and work quality.
• Clarify expectations and performance requirements through written documents, presentations, and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.
• Lead trade contractor relations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role with progressive responsibilities.
• Successful completion of classes or training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may substitute for the above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field.