Project Manager Jobs in Detroit, MI
Project Manager jobs in Detroit are concentrated in Midtown, Downtown, and the New Center district, with strong demand across automotive, healthcare, and tech sectors. Employers actively hiring include HDR, Benesch, and Superior. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
- Take responsibility for operations of project development section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
- Develop and maintain client relationships and be involved in marketing and proposal development efforts
- Provide oversight, guidance, and quality checks of analysis and deliverables, including asset performance, schedule modeling efforts, technical memos, bid evaluations, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates
- Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
- Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
- Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
- Be directly involved with industrial, utility, municipal, and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
- See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
- Implement, monitor and support company policy
- Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
- Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
- Work cooperatively with HDR's local, regional, and national leadership across different market sectors and business groups and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Thermoflow suite of software (Thermoflex, GT Pro, Steam Pro) or similar power plant modeling and wind and/or solar modeling software is a plus.
- Experience with a variety of power generation technologies including combustion turbines, combined cycle, engine generators, combined heat and power, repowering, solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage, and steam power cycles is preferred.
- Leadership, listening, mentoring, personnel management, and organizational skills
- Have excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Candidate must be an entrepreneurial thinker with a willingness to evolve/operate in a “Seller-Doer” environment.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel 10% - 15% of time.
- Willingness and ability to work from the HDR Ann Arbor office on a regular basis desired.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Ann ArborOther Locations
: United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids, United States-Michigan-DetroitIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 16, 2026
At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe electricity powers modern life. As part of our Power sector, you’ll help shape how electricity is generated, transmitted and delivered as global energy demands grow. From massive data centers to modernizing transmission systems, our industry-recognized engineers and scientists have been at the forefront of grid transformation for more than a century. You’ll work side-by-side with these experts and contribute to reliable, resilient and sustainable power systems, helping communities thrive and industries expand. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive infrastructure forward, power innovation and leave your mark on our energy future.
- Take responsibility for operations of project development section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support
- Develop and maintain client relationships and be involved in marketing and proposal development efforts
- Provide oversight, guidance, and quality checks of analysis and deliverables, including asset performance, schedule modeling efforts, technical memos, bid evaluations, feasibility studies, reports and cost estimates
- Function as Project Manager and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities
- Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other sections
- Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews
- Be directly involved with industrial, utility, municipal, and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues
- See that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system
- Implement, monitor and support company policy
- Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel
- Manage and develop multidiscipline teams
- Work cooperatively with HDR's local, regional, and national leadership across different market sectors and business groups and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts
- Perform other duties as needed
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Thermoflow suite of software (Thermoflex, GT Pro, Steam Pro) or similar power plant modeling and wind and/or solar modeling software is a plus.
- Experience with a variety of power generation technologies including combustion turbines, combined cycle, engine generators, combined heat and power, repowering, solar, wind, geothermal, energy storage, and steam power cycles is preferred.
- Leadership, listening, mentoring, personnel management, and organizational skills
- Have excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
- Candidate must be an entrepreneurial thinker with a willingness to evolve/operate in a “Seller-Doer” environment.
- Ability to handle multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel 10% - 15% of time.
- Willingness and ability to work from the HDR Ann Arbor office on a regular basis desired.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- A minimum of 10 years experience
- Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
- Strong communication and listening skills
- Ability to handle multiple assignments
- Good leadership and organizational skills
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We Believe
HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our Commitment
As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
Primary Location
: United States-Michigan-Ann ArborOther Locations
: United States-Michigan-Lansing, United States-Michigan-Grand Rapids, United States-Michigan-DetroitIndustry
: PowerSchedule
: Full-timeEmployee Status
: RegularJob Posting
: Sep 16, 2026See All 82 Project Manager Jobs in Detroit
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- Benesch10
- Superior10
- Ally Financial10
- Alpha Hire10
Project Manager Jobs in Detroit: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a project manager job in Detroit?
Focus on Detroit's three dominant hiring sectors: automotive and mobility, healthcare systems, and construction and infrastructure redevelopment. Employers in Midtown's hospital corridor, Downtown's revitalized office district, and the automotive suppliers along the I-75 corridor hire regularly. A PMP certification and demonstrated experience managing cross-functional teams gives candidates a measurable edge in Detroit's market, where projects often involve complex stakeholder coordination across engineering, operations, and finance.
Which companies hire project managers in Detroit?
Detroit project manager roles are posted by HDR, Benesch, and Superior and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Detroit's hiring mix includes major health systems, Tier 1 automotive suppliers, utilities, and construction firms managing large-scale downtown and regional infrastructure projects.
Are there remote project manager jobs in Detroit?
Yes, though availability depends on the sector: desk-based and software project manager roles go remote or hybrid regularly, while roles tied to automotive plants, construction sites, or hospital operations typically require on-site presence. About 100% of project manager openings tied to Detroit are remote or hybrid as of September 2026. Tech and enterprise software roles based in Downtown or Midtown offices tend to offer the most remote flexibility locally.
How can I get a project manager job in Detroit with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Detroit is through a coordinator or project analyst role inside a large health system or automotive supplier, where internal promotion into project management is common. Detroit Medical Center, Henry Ford Health, and Tier 1 auto suppliers frequently hire entry-level project coordinators. Building familiarity with Agile or PMP fundamentals and completing a free or low-cost certification strengthens applications significantly at Detroit employers who hire at the coordinator level before promoting to full project manager.
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