Construction Manager Jobs in Michigan
Construction Manager jobs in Michigan are in active demand, concentrated in commercial construction, infrastructure, automotive facility development, and residential development, with openings at every level from project coordinator to senior construction manager. Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Lansing anchor the largest share of postings, where established employers like Barton Malow, Walbridge, and the University of Michigan regularly hire across project types. The most sought-after specialties include commercial buildout, heavy civil infrastructure, and industrial facility construction tied to Michigan's manufacturing base. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Ready to own your projects from budget to closeout? A well-established, self-performing commercial electrical contractor in the greater Detroit metro area is adding an experienced Electrical Project Manager to its team. With dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support and a consistent backlog of large-scale commercial work, you will have the resources to lead projects from initial budgeting through commissioning and final closeout.
The ideal candidate has built a career on the self-perform side of the electrical trade and is confident independently managing budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while safeguarding quality, safety, and profitability on every project. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct commercial electrical projects through every phase, from budgeting and preconstruction planning to installation, commissioning, and turnover.
- Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, manpower requirements, and cost forecasts to deliver work on time and on budget.
- Lead and coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout construction.
- Evaluate contracts, electrical drawings, and specifications to confirm scope and identify design conflicts before they reach the field.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, progress billing, and project documentation.
- Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective action as needed.
- Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations to keep design, pricing, and installation aligned.
- Proactively resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues.
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Required: direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
- Proven history of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Hands-on experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating across preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Sound understanding of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Preferred: experience on healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex commercial projects.
Please Note: This role requires direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor. Backgrounds limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration will not meet the core requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- A strong, steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
- Dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support.
- Clear opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career advancement.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture.
Ready to own your projects from budget to closeout? A well-established, self-performing commercial electrical contractor in the greater Detroit metro area is adding an experienced Electrical Project Manager to its team. With dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support and a consistent backlog of large-scale commercial work, you will have the resources to lead projects from initial budgeting through commissioning and final closeout.
The ideal candidate has built a career on the self-perform side of the electrical trade and is confident independently managing budgets, schedules, field operations, and client relationships while safeguarding quality, safety, and profitability on every project. This is a full-time, on-site position.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct commercial electrical projects through every phase, from budgeting and preconstruction planning to installation, commissioning, and turnover.
- Develop and manage project schedules, procurement plans, manpower requirements, and cost forecasts to deliver work on time and on budget.
- Lead and coordinate superintendents, foremen, electricians, vendors, subcontractors, and general contractors throughout construction.
- Evaluate contracts, electrical drawings, and specifications to confirm scope and identify design conflicts before they reach the field.
- Manage change orders, RFIs, submittals, material procurement, progress billing, and project documentation.
- Monitor job costs, labor productivity, cash flow, and budget variances, implementing corrective action as needed.
- Collaborate with estimating, preconstruction, BIM/VDC, and field operations to keep design, pricing, and installation aligned.
- Proactively resolve design conflicts, installation challenges, material delays, and scheduling issues.
- Lead project meetings and maintain clear, consistent communication with clients, architects, engineers, and stakeholders.
- Ensure compliance with contractual obligations, workmanship standards, and jobsite safety requirements.
Requirements
- 5+ years of project management experience with a commercial electrical contractor.
- Required: direct experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor.
- Proven history of managing commercial electrical projects from initial planning through completion.
- Strong working knowledge of electrical installations, construction sequencing, field supervision, and commercial building systems.
- Hands-on experience managing project budgets, schedules, procurement, workforce allocation, cost forecasting, billing, and change orders.
- Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings, technical specifications, contracts, and construction schedules.
- Experience coordinating across preconstruction, estimating, BIM/VDC, and field operations.
- Sound understanding of electrical labor productivity, material costs, and project financial controls.
- Proficiency with construction project management software and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.
- Preferred: experience on healthcare, higher education, manufacturing, industrial, or other complex commercial projects.
Please Note: This role requires direct project management experience with a self-performing commercial electrical contractor. Backgrounds limited to electrical design, consulting, coordination, or subcontractor administration will not meet the core requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
- Performance-based bonus opportunities.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company contribution.
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- A strong, steady pipeline of large-scale commercial electrical projects.
- Dedicated in-house estimating and BIM/VDC support.
- Clear opportunities for project ownership, leadership, and career advancement.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture.
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What Michigan Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in construction manager jobs across Michigan.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- Professional Construction Manager (CCM) credential or PMP certification strongly preferred by Michigan employers
- Five or more years of project management experience in commercial, industrial, or civil construction
- Demonstrated experience managing subcontractors, schedules, and budgets on Michigan jobsites
- Proficiency in construction management software such as Procore, Primavera P6, or Bluebeam
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification required or preferred in most Michigan postings
Construction Manager Jobs in Michigan: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a construction manager in Michigan?
The most direct path is a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture, followed by field experience in a project engineer or superintendent role. Michigan does not require a state-issued license specifically for construction managers, but many employers expect a Certified Construction Manager (CCM) credential from the Construction Management Association of America or a Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. OSHA safety certification is standard across Michigan jobsites.
Which companies hire construction managers in Michigan?
Employers hiring construction managers in Michigan right now include Rockford, Allen Edwin Homes, and Turner & Townsend Pty Limited, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Michigan's deep concentration of automotive, manufacturing, and institutional construction keeps demand steady across both large general contractors and specialized subcontractors with long-term project pipelines in the state.
Which Michigan cities have the most construction manager jobs?
Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Dearborn account for the most construction manager openings in Michigan. Detroit drives the largest volume through its ongoing commercial redevelopment, automotive facility upgrades, and major infrastructure projects, while Grand Rapids has emerged as a strong secondary market anchored by healthcare system expansions and mixed-use development, and Lansing's government and university-adjacent construction sustains consistent hiring.
Are there remote construction manager jobs in Michigan?
Yes, but they're rare. Construction management is fundamentally a site-based role, so fully remote positions represent a small fraction of openings. About 31% of construction manager openings tied to Michigan are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and these typically involve preconstruction planning, estimating, or owner's representative work rather than active site supervision.
How can I get hired as a construction manager in Michigan with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry point is a project engineer or assistant superintendent role, which large Michigan general contractors like Barton Malow and Walbridge use as structured on-ramps for recent graduates. Candidates with a construction management or civil engineering degree who also hold an OSHA 10 or 30 certification move to the front of entry-level queues. Community college construction technology programs across Michigan also feed candidates into field coordinator roles that build toward a full construction manager title.
Where can I find and apply to construction manager jobs in Michigan?
You can find and apply to construction manager jobs in Michigan on Migrate Mate, which lists current Michigan openings updated regularly. Search the available roles, find positions that match your experience and preferred location within the state, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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