Construction Project Manager, K-12 & Government

We're looking for a Project Manager who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys solving complex challenges, and is passionate about delivering projects that have a lasting impact on students, educators, public employees, and the communities they serve.

If you're ready to take ownership of meaningful projects while working alongside some of the industry's most respected professionals, we'd love to meet you.

Your Role.

As a Project Manager, you'll serve as a trusted partner to clients and project teams throughout the lifecycle of construction and capital improvement projects.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading projects from planning and procurement through construction and occupancy.
• Procuring and managing architects, engineers, contractors, and specialty consultants.
• Coordinating project teams to ensure alignment with scope, budget, schedule, and quality expectations.
• Building strong relationships with school district leaders, government stakeholders, and client teams.
• Facilitating decision-making and helping clients navigate complex project challenges.
• Monitoring project budgets, schedules, risk factors, and key performance indicators.
• Identifying and resolving project issues before they impact outcomes.
• Ensuring compliance with PMR and Plante Moran policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Providing clear communication and project updates to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams.

The Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 4+ years of experience in construction, architecture, engineering, owner's representation, or project management.
• Experience managing building design and construction projects from planning through completion.
• Strong communication, organization, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Travel: 20% throughout midwest US
• Position is based in Metro Detroit and candidates must reside within a reasonable commuting distance.

Preferred:

• Experience supporting K-12, higher education, municipal, government, or other public-sector projects.
• Experience working on behalf of project owners or within a consulting environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Primavera, BIM, or related project management technologies.

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

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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 theposition description for theapplicable 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.

The compensation range for this role in CO, IL, OH, and MA is: $120,000-$160,000

This application window is a good-faith estimate of the time that this posting will remain open. This deadline will be promptly updated if the deadline is extended.