Civil Project Manager

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Civil Project Manager leading commercial construction projects for employee-owned Christman Constructors. Managing bids, schedules, budgets, subcontractors, client relationships, and project delivery across Michigan.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeGrand Rapids • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Construction Management and Project Management, with a strong focus on team leadership, client relationship management, and effective communication. Proven ability to oversee project scope, budgets, and schedules while ensuring compliance with safety and contractual obligations.

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Construction ManagementProject ManagementTeam LeadershipClient Relationship ManagementBudget Management

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Hard Skills

Project Scope DeterminationBid Package PreparationContract Document ProcessingValue EngineeringChange ManagementSafety ManagementStaffing Requirements AssessmentWork Plan DevelopmentPhase Schedule ManagementTrade Contractor Relations

Soft Skills

CoachingMentoringCommunicationCollaborationProblem-Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementBachelor’s Degree in Civil EngineeringTraining in Project ManagementTraining in SafetyTraining in Communication

Industry Keywords

Commercial ConstructionProject Risk ManagementClient Needs AssessmentContractual ObligationsLabor RelationsEEO CompliancePost-Bid ReviewsHard Bid TeamsField Work OrdersChange Orders

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead development of high-performance teams through supervision, training, coaching, and mentoring
Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors regarding project risk, timetables, costs, budgets, and change management
Determine project scope, deliverables, staffing requirements, work plans, and phase schedules
Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions, and bid package components
Manage the construction management bid process and post-bid reviews
Serve on hard bid teams as needed
Establish project goals for schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and reporting
Assess and maintain client relationships from contract initiation through the project warranty period
Manage owner communications concerning project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics
Coordinate estimating, scheduling, value engineering, and reporting with the Project Planning Leader
Oversee processing of contract documents, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders
Review client needs against contractual obligations and oversee professional management services delivered by project teams and contractors
Establish subcontract agreements and trade contractor work scopes
Clarify expectations through project documents, presentations, and project meetings
Lead trade contractor relations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related job field
Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role with progressive leadership responsibilities
Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication
Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience accepted
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Successful completion of pre-employment screening, including drug and background screening

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee-owned company
Diversity commitment and Equal Opportunity Employer
Pre-employment screening process stated