Construction Senior Project Manager- Public Sector

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Plante Moran Realpoint, LLC (PMR), is thrilled to welcome a visionary and experienced Project Manager to our growing team. If you have a knack for steering projects to triumph and are enthusiastic about fueling our expansion, we’d love to connect with you! The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and risk identification skills needed while developing and leading major public / municipal projects through design & construction. While based out of our Southfield, MI office, this role will be on the ground working with clients at their site 2-3 days a week, with occasional overnight travel (up to 30%).

Your role.
Your work will include, but not be limited to:

* Responsible for planning of project logistics including vendor contracting strategy, establishing internal team responsibilities and working with clients to develop the overall project structure to achieve their goals.
* Responsible for leading multiple projects of varying scope and scale simultaneously.
* Knowledgeable in legal and financing impacts to project structure
* Facilitate identification and resolution of project risk factors which can include AHJ requirements, design /engineering management and general construction means and methods.
* Have a strong acumen in managing multiple vendors to their contractual obligations; assist with prioritization of activities
* Procure services for construction and supplemental vendors required for complete project execution
* Coordinate and monitor vendor activities for compliance to contractual responsibilities
* Coordinate client engagement within overall program, facilitate the decision making process
* monitor budget, schedule and project risk items; facilitate issue resolution
* Ensure implementation and compliance of P&M and PMR policies and procedures on projects including internal reporting
* Participate and lead team development including mentoring, and coaching on performance

The qualifications.

* Engineering Degree, Architecture Degree or Construction Management Degree from an accredited college or university
* 10-15 years development, owner’s representation, design or construction fields; Experience working on government industry projects highly preferred.
* Experience working for an Owner's Facility Team or as a consultant is preferred. Construction cost estimating experience is desirable.
* Proficient in MS Word & Excel; Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Project and/or Primavera Scheduling Software; Familiarity with BIM
* Qualified individuals must either reside in or near Metro Detroit or be willing to relocate for this opportunity
* Frequent travel throughout the region, with approximately 30% overnight travel


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Plante Moran enjoys a “Workplace for Your Day” model which, simply put, means we strive for flexibility and balance while staying true to our principally in-person model. We believe that face-to-face interactions are paramount for individual and collective development, but also encourage individuals to work with their supervisor and team to determine their optimal working environment each day.   

Plante Moran is committed to a diverse workplace. We strive to create a culture where each person feels accepted and valued. We believe that each person’s ultimate potential begins with first acknowledging their inherent dignity. When we can recognize — and celebrate — our many human differences, we’re able to create a workplace where all staff feel a sense of belonging and an opportunity to succeed. This allows us to attract and retain the best talent, serve clients through diverse thinking, and better represent and support the various communities in which we live and work. Plante Moran is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

Plante Moran maintains a drug-free workplace. 

Interested applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of interest in our positions, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship, with the exception of qualified candidates who are bilingual in either Japanese and English or Chinese and English. Unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies, or similar, will not be paid a fee and become the property of Plante Moran.    
 

The specific statements above are not intended to be all-inclusive. 

For Colorado & Illinois Applicants:

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. These standard offerings are effective on the first of the month following your start date. 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 Interns and Contractors the option to elect health insurance under our contingent staff medical plan as of the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment in addition to limited paid time sick time. Seasonal staff are not eligible for benefits.

Compensation is commensurate with technical skills and experience is provided in accordance with applicable state requirement. Compensation information posted is based on a position being located in the state of CO or IL. Please review the position location for the applicable geographic location.

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.

Colorado monthly base range is as follows: $8,333.33 to $13,333.33
Illinois monthly base range is as follows: $8,333.33 to $13,333.33