Salary : $79,480.00 - $98,715.00 Annually
Location : Detroit, Michigan, MI
Job Type: Certified-Regular Civil Service
Job Number:Department: Detroit Demolition
Opening Date: 09/10/2026
Closing Date: 9/27/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 9000-Non Union Salary Regular Service General
DescriptionCONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEPARTMENTProject Manager Specialist III (Construction Project Manager)This position reports to the Detroit Construction and Demolition Department's Capital Unit, which plans, schedules, and manages various construction projects and activities. This position's major tasks include ensuring construction projects are completed on time, on budget, and to specifications. The position is heavily focused on monitoring the contract administration guidelines, job sites, budget requirements, and payment of invoices. They are responsible for maintaining and organizing records of projects that are under construction and keeping a daily schedule of progress. They may assist with building assessments, estimate costs, and RFP specifications. The candidate should have experience with capital planning, construction management, and facility assessments.
Examples of Duties - Plans and schedules modernization and construction projects and activities to be performed according to approved specifications.
- Participates in selecting staff needed to perform work assignments.
- Organizes and delegates work assignments for completion and evaluates work performed.
- Ensures project deadlines and schedules are met.
- Conducts quality control inspection reviews as required and ensures compliance with all code regulations and specifications.
- Maintains and organizes records of projects that are under construction and keeps a daily schedule of progress.
- Completes building and site assessments with reports outlining code violations and needed repairs, with budgeted cost and schedule.
- Develops conceptual sites and building plans in preparation for construction documents.
- Monitors and ensures contract administration guidelines and requirements are enforced.
- Completes status and progress reports as required.
- Monitors job sites to ensure safety guidelines and procedures are enforced.
- Completes and submits documentation to secure materials, tools, supplies, and other equipment in accordance with approved plans and specifications.
- Confers with management, contractors, and others to solicit information and to develop solutions to contractual, staffing, and other problems encountered on job sites.
- Maintains and organizes records and documentation of assigned projects within the city's SharePoint.
- Conducts inspections and prepares status reports on property damage.
- Monitors and estimates cost and budget requirements.
- Participates in community and public meetings for project awareness and obtains information.
- Monitors processing and payment of invoices.
- Assists in developing RFP, RFQ, and RFB documents and specifications, and participates in respondent's review and selection process.
- Assists with developing a cost proposal and capital planning.
- Participates in space planning and consolidation planning, review, and implementation.
- Participates in and coordinates community and city meetings as part of the planning process.
- May be required to work after hours as needed and to be on call as needed.
Minimum Qualifications Education- Bachelor's degree with major in data analytics, project management, business, management, organizational development, or a related field.
Experience - Advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of project management or data analytics experience.
Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III- This is the senior level of this series in which an employee acts as a subject matter expert and/or in a leadership type of role.
- They perform a wide scope of responsibilities.
- Employees may perform duties which have City-wide impact and involve working with a wide variety of individuals and groups.
- The work of a Project Manager & Analytics Specialist III isreviewed on an as-needed basis.
Equivalency- Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.
Supplemental InformationEvaluation Plan- Interview: 70%
- Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
- Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%
Additional points may be awarded for:- Veteran Points: 0 - 15 points
- Detroit Residency Credit: 15 points
LRD: 08/05/2025
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Knowledge of building codes and standards.
- Knowledge of building and site construction, including construction materials, methods, and equipment commonly used in construction and repair.
- Skill in preparing and interpreting basic construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
- Skill in working with small and large groups of staff, residents, contractors, and agency representatives.
- Skill in management principles and practices.
- Skill in prioritizing, supervising and delegating the work of others.
- Ability to interact with community members, department personnel, managers, directors, and other City officials.
- Ability to use a personal computer and various software packages.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret technical information and data.
- Ability to prepare project reports and estimates.
- Innovative thinking
- Ability to communicate effectively with others orally and in writing.
- Ability to climb ladders and several flights of stairs in multi-story buildings.
- Experience with either Abobe Suite, Sketchup, and AutoCad programs.
- Experience with Microsoft Project, ProCore, Smartsheet, or similar project management software
Physical Demands- The work is characterized as sedentary.
- Typically Project Manager & Analytics Specialists sit comfortably to do their work, interspersed by brief periods of walking, standing, bending, and extended periods requiring the use of computer terminals and technology to accomplish work objectives.
Work Environment- Work is performed in a comfortable office environment which is appropriately lighted, heated and cooled.
- The work environment contains no significant hazards.
- Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site.
Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITSThe City of Detroit offers a competitive and comprehensive employee benefit package. We pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. Part of the reason for the low turnover rate is the exceptional benefit package listed below. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
HEALTH - Medical - Eligible for hospital, surgical, and prescription drug benefits.
- Dental
- Vision
INSURANCE - Life Insurance - Optional group insurance available to employee and their family. The City pays 60% of premium for first $12,500 of employee life insurance. Employee may purchase, at own expense, life insurance for spouse and each dependent.
- Long-Term Disability Insurance (Income Protection Plan) - The City offers disability insurance through payroll deductions for persons who become disabled and who are not yet eligible for a service retirement.
PAID TIME OFF - Sick Leave
- Vacation
- Holidays
OTHER LEAVE BENEFITSThe City also has the following paid and unpaid leaves; funeral leave, Family and Medical Leave, jury duty, military duty leave, unpaid personal leave,
RETIREMENT BENEFITSCity Employees Retirement SystemAs a regular City employee you automatically become a member of the General Retirement System. This entitles you to a retirement allowance after:
• Completion of thirty (30) years of service;
- At age sixty (60) if you have at least ten (10) years of service, or
- At age sixty-five (65) with eight (8) years of service.
• In the event of disability, other eligibility rules apply);
- An early, actuarially reduced, retirement is offered after you have attained at least twenty-five (25) years of service;
• Employees are vested after ten (10) years of service, regardless of age.
ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES - Employees have many opportunities for growth and career advancement throughout all City departments and divisions.
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Please indicate your highest level of education completed
- High School Diploma/GED
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- PhD/J.D.
- No Education Experience
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How many years of experience in project management or data analytics?
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 5 years of experience
- 5 to 10 years of experience
- 10 or more years of experience
- No Experience
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Describe your project management or data analytics experience.
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How many years of experience in contract administration, construction, and program / project management or a related field?
- Less than 10 years of experience
- 10 or more years of experience
- No Experience
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Describe your experience in contract administration, construction and program / project management or related field.
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Describe your work experience where you planned, scheduled and managed a construction project from initiation through completion.
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Did you attach a copy of your cover letter and updated resume?
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