Kforce has a client in Grand Rapids, MI that is seeking a Project Manager - Specialty Construction.
Summary:
- Own the successful execution of assigned projects from award and preconstruction through installation and closeout
- Coordinate estimating, detailing, purchasing, field operations, safety, and customer stakeholders to deliver contractual scope safely, on schedule, to quality standards, and within approved budgets
- Proactively identify risks, resolve issues, and maintain clear accountability for project outcomes
- Lead project kickoff and translate awarded scope, estimate assumptions, and contract requirements
- Develop and maintain installation schedules and internal V-Plans
- Coordinate manpower loading, equipment, site logistics, materials, sequencing, and readiness with superintendents and foremen to support installation
- Lead regular project progress reviews and document commitments, open issues, schedule changes, and corrective actions
- Own assigned project budgets, cost-to-complete forecasts, committed costs, and margin performance; Escalate material deviations with recommended corrective actions
- Review contract scope, drawings, specifications, exclusions, and customer commitments; Manage changes, documentation, pricing support, and timely change-order follow-through
- Coordinate material buyouts, purchase orders, vendor commitments, and delivery timing
- Identify opportunities to improve productivity and cost
- Partner with estimators during handoff to validate scope, schedule assumptions, labor, materials, equipment, and project-specific risks
- Coordinate with detailing/drafting teams to confirm drawings accurately reflect contracted scope, constructability, and best practices
- Lead preconstruction handoffs with field operations
- Project Scheduling & Production Planning: Develops realistic milestones, monitors field progress, and anticipates downstream impacts
- Contract & Commercial Judgment: Interprets scope and change requirements; protects budget, margin, and customer commitments
- Financial Acumen: Understands estimates, committed costs, labor productivity, forecasting, and cost-to-complete
- Field & Constructability Knowledge: Translates drawings and installation methods into workable field plans
- Safety & Quality Leadership: Integrates jobsite risk controls, workmanship, and compliance into everyday decisions
- Ownership & Accountability: Follows through on commitments, addresses performance gaps, and escalates risks early
- Communication & Influence: Communicates clearly and diplomatically with field teams, customers, and executives
- Analytical Problem Solving & Composure: Uses facts to resolve constraints and stays effective under pressure
- Organization, Adaptability & Integrity: Manages competing priorities, changing conditions, and ethical decisions
- 5+ years of relevant experience in construction project management, field operations, or a closely related project delivery role
- Experience managing schedules, budgets, subcontractor/vendor coordination, and project scope changes
- Practical knowledge of construction drawings, installation sequencing, and jobsite safety expectations
- Experience in specialty wall systems, commercial construction, manufacturing-related installations, or similar environments preferred
- Working proficiency with project management, scheduling, and cost-tracking tools; Autodesk Cost experience preferred
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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