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.
The Construction Project Manager will work closely with client leadership, internal stakeholders, contractors, and the client's external engineering and construction partners to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, within approved budgets, and in alignment with operational requirements.
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.