Civil Project Manager Jobs in Michigan
Civil Project Manager jobs in Michigan are in strong demand, concentrated in transportation infrastructure, municipal utilities, and large-scale commercial development, with openings at every level from junior project engineer to senior program manager. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing are the primary hiring centers, where firms like AECOM, Fishbeck, and Jacobs maintain significant Michigan operations. The most consistent openings are in roadway and bridge rehabilitation, stormwater and water main projects, and site development for industrial and mixed-use redevelopment. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.
Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to play a key role in the expansion of the Michigan team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and structural inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, consult with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some statewide and local travel. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth with the targeted expansion of our Michigan team. This role is at minimum 25% in-person.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
- Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
- Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
- Is active in technical societies.
- Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Works directly with clients.
- Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
- Monitors project budgets.
- Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
- Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
- Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
- Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
- Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
- Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Relocation is available
Click HERE to see the variety of benefits that Collins has to offer.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience or the equivalent thereof.
- Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.
Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to play a key role in the expansion of the Michigan team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and structural inspections and project management who can bring creative problem-solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, consult with clients and government agencies, and direct teams. This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. This position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some statewide and local travel. We offer plenty of opportunities for growth with the targeted expansion of our Michigan team. This role is at minimum 25% in-person.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
- Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
- Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
- Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
- Is active in technical societies.
- Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Works directly with clients.
- Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
- Monitors project budgets.
- Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
- Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
- Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
- Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
- Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
- Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
- Other duties may be assigned.
- Relocation is available
Click HERE to see the variety of benefits that Collins has to offer.
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university
- A minimum of 5 years’ experience or the equivalent thereof.
- Experience in the inspection and/or design of, but not limited to, bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.
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The qualifications that appear most often in civil project manager jobs across Michigan.
- Michigan PE license or active registration in a reciprocal state required for many senior roles
- Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related construction management field
- Five or more years managing civil infrastructure or land development projects end to end
- PMP or CCM certification preferred by public agency and municipal clients in Michigan
- Demonstrated experience with MDOT or EGLE permitting and submittal processes
- Proficiency in project scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Civil Project Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a civil project manager in Michigan?
Most civil project managers in Michigan start with a bachelor's degree in civil engineering or construction management, then gain field experience before moving into project leadership. Licensure as a Professional Engineer through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, which administers the NCEES PE exam, is required for signing off on designs at many firms and public agencies. A PMP credential strengthens the path for those managing larger programs or working directly with municipal clients.
How much do civil project managers make in Michigan?
Civil project managers in Michigan earn a median of about $100,970 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $61,980 for the lowest 10% to over $154,260 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire civil project managers in Michigan?
Companies currently hiring civil project managers in Michigan include SME, Jobot, and Core States, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's ongoing investment in road reconstruction, water infrastructure, and brownfield redevelopment keeps demand from both private engineering consultancies and public sector clients steady throughout the year.
Which Michigan cities have the most civil project manager jobs?
Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Kalamazoo account for the largest share of civil project manager openings in Michigan. Detroit drives volume through major transportation, utility, and urban redevelopment programs, while Grand Rapids reflects strong private-sector growth in commercial and industrial site development, and Lansing concentrates work tied to state agency projects and MDOT contracts.
Are there remote civil project manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Civil project management is fundamentally a site-present role, requiring regular visits to active construction and infrastructure projects. About 43% of civil project manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and most of those hybrid arrangements apply to the planning, design coordination, and reporting phases of a project rather than active field supervision.
How can I get hired as a civil project manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a project engineer or assistant project manager role at a Michigan-based civil engineering consultancy, where you support senior PMs on active MDOT, municipal, or private development contracts. Firms like Fishbeck, Hubbell Roth and Clark, and Spalding DeDecker regularly bring on new graduates from Michigan civil and construction programs. Building toward your EIT credential through LARA immediately after graduation and gaining MDOT field inspection experience are the two steps that most reliably accelerate the move into full project management responsibility.
Where can I find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to civil project manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and the type of projects you want to work on, and apply directly to the positions that fit.
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