Project Manager- Capital Projects

Position Overview

Client is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead and coordinate capital construction and facility improvement projects at its Brighton, Michigan manufacturing site.

This hands-on assignment will oversee all aspects of project execution, from reviewing existing plans and developing new project requirements through construction coordination, cost management, compliance, and project closeout.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple capital construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects from planning through completion.
• Review existing construction plans, specifications, CAD drawings, and project documentation; coordinate updates and new drawings with appropriate design professionals.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, milestones, cost estimates, budgets, and execution plans.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, vendors, and internal functional leaders to manage project deliverables and resolve issues.
• Support construction material and equipment selection, evaluating suitability, availability, quality, lifecycle considerations, and cost.
• Oversee contractor activities, construction sequencing, site coordination, and project progress.
• Monitor project expenditures, change orders, purchasing requirements, and budget variances.
• Coordinate applicable building codes, permits, safety requirements, inspections, and construction compliance with qualified internal and external partners.
• Identify and proactively resolve project risks, scheduling conflicts, design issues, and operational constraints.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, drawings, action logs, schedules, and progress reports.
• Coordinate project completion, punch lists, turnover documentation, and closeout.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience managing commercial, industrial, manufacturing, or complex facility construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, contractor coordination, budgeting, scheduling, and project controls.
• Experience interpreting construction plans, technical specifications, and CAD drawings; ability to coordinate drawing revisions and design documentation.
• Experience working with architects, engineers, general contractors, and external construction management partners.
• Familiarity with building codes, permitting, construction safety, and inspection processes.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and vendor management skills.
• Ability to independently manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and common construction project management tools.