We’re representing one of the largest and most successful heavy civil contractors in Detroit as they begin looking for a Senior Project Manager who will play a critical role in key projects in 2026.
Known for its reputation across Michigan for quality work, reliability, and strong client relationships, the company balances a family feel with professional systems, offering employees a stable, team-oriented environment with genuine long-term opportunity.
They deliver MDOT, municipal, and private sitework projects, including earthwork, underground utilities, and road/site development, with projects typically ranging from $1M–$100M.
The Opportunity
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll play a key role in managing projects from bid through closeout — while helping price and plan future work. You’ll work directly with ownership and leadership to manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships, while supporting estimating efforts on upcoming bids and negotiated work.
This is an opportunity to join a tight-knit, high-performing team where your impact is visible, and your work genuinely matters.
What You’ll Do
- Estimate and manage a mix of sitework, earthwork, underground utility, and MDOT/municipal projects
- Develop budgets, schedules, and proposals from concept through completion
- Lead preconstruction coordination, subcontractor buyout, and project kickoff meetings
- Oversee field operations, safety, and quality alongside superintendents
- Collaborate directly with ownership on long-term project planning and bid strategy
What We’re Looking For
- 5–10+ years of experience in civil construction (sitework, utilities, MDOT, or municipal projects)
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects in the $1M–$100M range
- Estimating experience using HCSS HeavyBid / HeavyJob or similar platforms
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A team player who values doing things the right way and takes pride in their work
Why You’ll Love It Here
- All Local Work – home every night; no travel required
- Family-Feel Culture – small team, direct access to ownership, genuine work-life balance
- Top-Tier Benefits – fully covered family healthcare, 401(k) with employer contribution
- Company Vehicle & Gas Card
- Team Traditions – annual ice fishing trip, annual hunting trip
- Annual Profit Sharing and year-end celebration with awards
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Project Management
Industries
Building Construction and Civil Engineering
Location
Detroit, MI
Compensation
$100,000.00-$150,000.00
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