Plante Moran

Construction Project Management VP

Plante Moran$120K — $140K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Engineering, Architecture, or Construction Management Degree from an accredited university
  • 15-20 years of experience in project management, construction administration or field management
  • Preferred experience with an Owner's Facility Team or as a consultant
  • Required field experience on large-scale commercial/institutional projects
  • Desirable knowledge of the design process for scope and budget development
  • Desirable construction cost estimating experience
  • Desirable Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or estimating experience
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and scheduling software; familiarity with BIM
  • Must reside near Grand Rapids or be willing to relocate, with some travel required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide program leadership for existing clients
  • Oversee multiple vendors and stakeholders to ensure project objectives are met
  • Advise clients on risk and mitigation strategies
  • Recommend best practices for contracting methodologies and budgeting
  • Resolve issues in alignment with project goals
  • Coordinate and communicate with all levels of client management
  • Prepare and present regular project updates to clients
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
  • Potentially manage and oversee junior staff.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Flexible Time Off and paid holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions
  • Business-related travel expense reimbursement
  • Pension plan for eligible staff
  • Discretionary bonus plan for eligible staff
  • Limited health insurance options for contingent staff
  • Supportive work-life balance through a flexible environment
Full Job Description
Plante Moran Realpoint (PMR), affiliate entity of Plante & Moran, PLLC (PM) provides fully integrated Program Management/Owners Representation and Real Estate Services exclusively to corporations and institutional organizations.

We are seeking an experienced, dynamic individual with exceptional interpersonal skills to perform as a senior project manager overseeing either large-scale or multiple programs of varying scope and scale. This role requires the ability to work with a diverse client base and requires effective communication and technical skills with the ability to educate a client on risk in order to drive appropriate program decisions.

Your role.

Your work will include, but not be limited to:

  • Provide program leadership working with existing clients.
  • Work with clients directly to oversee the multiple vendors and client stakeholders required to design and construct the program. Responsibilities include procuring vendors (A/E, Constructor, etc.), overseeing the program to ensure budgetary and scheduling adherence that comply with stated project objectives.
  • Advise on program risk and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Advise on best practices and industry standards for contracting methodologies, program scheduling and budgetary decisions.
  • Advise on issue resolution that aligns with stated project objectives.
  • Effectively interact, coordinate and communicate with all levels of client management and support staff.
  • Attend and participate in meetings with the Client, Architect, Constructors, and other professional service firms.
  • Prepare and make presentations to Clients as requested for projects in progress including regular project updates.
  • Work within an internal team to ensure implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects.
  • May require oversight and management of junior staff.


The qualifications.

  • Engineering Degree, Architecture Degree, or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 15-20 years of building, design, and construction experience in the following areas: project management, construction administration or construction field management
  • Experience working for an Owner's Facility Team or as a consultant is preferred
  • Construction field experience on large-scale commercial / institutional work and knowledge of construction best practices are required.
  • Understanding of the design process that drives scope and budget development is desirable.
  • Construction cost estimating experience is desirable
  • Electrical or Mechanical Engineering or estimating experience is desirable
  • Experience with vertical construction, high density or high profile projects is desirable
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software; Familiarity with BIM
  • Qualified individuals must either reside in or near the Grand Rapids area or be willing to relocate to these areas for this opportunity; Frequent travel throughout the region, with approximately 15% overnight travel.


This is an exempt position, so you may have to work hours that exceed the standard 40-hour work week.

We are pleased to offer eligible staff a robust benefits package. Eligibility and contribution requirements for some of these benefits vary based on the number of hours staff work per week. Highlights include health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. In addition to this, eligible staff are able to take advantage of our Flexible Time Off and various pre-determined holidays, as well as a 401(k) plan, flexible benefits plans, business-related travel expense, lodging, and meal reimbursement for business-related use. A pension plan is also available for eligible administrative and paraprofessional staff. A discretionary bonus plan is available for eligible staff. Plante Moran also offers some contingent staff positions the option to elect health insurance in addition to limited paid sick time.

The compensation range reflects the base salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position across our offices in the following regions: CO, IL, OH, and MA. Please review the position description for the applicable geographic location. Generally, experienced hires are not hired at or near the maximum salary range, as compensation decisions take into account a wide variety of factors, including but not limited to: responsibilities, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. For early career roles, including campus hires, we offer standardized, market-based starting salaries among individuals within the same hiring group. This approach ensures fairness and reflects current industry benchmarks for entry-level talent.

Under Colorado's Job Application Fairness Act, you have the right to redact, from any documents that you submit in connection with your application, information that identifies your age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. Should you wish to exercise your right to redact such information, please redact it prior to submitting documentation.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $120,000.00 - $140,000.00.

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About Plante Moran

Plante Moran is a professional services firm that provides audit, tax, consulting, and wealth management services to businesses, individuals, and nonprofits. The firm was founded in 1924 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan. Plante Moran has over 3,000 professionals working in more than 20 offices throughout the United States and internationally. The firm is known for its commitment to client service and has been recognized for its quality of work and workplace culture. Plante Moran is also committed to sustainability and has implemented a number of initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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