Demo

Project Manager

The Christman Company
Detroit, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/15/2026
The Christman Company

Job Description

Build More with Your Career at Christman

Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader that will Build More opportunities in your professional career? If so, Christman could be the place for you!

The Christman Company is looking for Project Manager candidates for large-scale commercial construction projects in our Detroit, Michigan region.

What You Will Do

As a Project Manager, primary daily responsibilities of this role include, but not limited to:

  • Communicate with owners, architects, and subcontractors as it relates to project risk, timetables, costs/budgets, and change management.
  • Determine and define scope of work and deliverables.
  • Determines project staffing requirements and establishes a work plan and schedules for each project phase.
  • Prepare project manuals, work category descriptions and other necessary components for a bid package. Manage the CM bid process to also include post bid reviews.
  • Serve as a team member on hard bid teams as needed.
  • Establish and clarify project-specific goals related to schedule, safety, accounting, labor relations, EEO, and data processing/reporting.
  • Manage owner communications related to project risks, schedules, budgets, and logistics.
  • Coordinate development and delivery of project planning services (e.g., estimating, scheduling, value engineering, reporting) with the Project Planning Leader.
  • Oversee timely and accurate processing of all project information documents relating to the contract, bulletins, field work orders, and change orders.
  • Review assessment of client needs to contractual obligations and delivery of project professional management services by the Christman team and all contracted trades, vendors, consultants, and suppliers to ensure that proper service is provided to the client.
  • Establish subcontract agreements and work scopes for all trade contractors; communicating expectations and responsibilities related to project planning, coordination with other trades, safety, and definition of work quality.
  • Clarify expectations and performance requirements in both written project documents and through presentations and discussions at pre-bid conferences, post-bid meetings, pre-installation meetings, and other interactions.
  • Lead trade contractor relations.
  • Drive safety awareness at all times. Observe safety practices on site and promptly address any unsafe situations or behaviors, reporting violations and coordinating corrective actions to the project team.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging professional network and client relationships to identify opportunities, participate in developing pursuit strategies, and actively participating in the pursuit of these opportunities.

Expected Hours of Work and Travel: Full time position. Extended hours and weekends may apply. Travel to and from the construction site is required, majority of the work will be done at the site. Most travel will be local, but some long distance and overnight travel may be required depending on the project.

What You Will Bring To The Team

Required experience, knowledge, and skills for this role include:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related job field.
  • Minimum five (5) years of commercial construction experience in a leadership role reflecting progressive leadership responsibilities.
  • Successful completion of classes or other training in Construction Management, Project Management, Safety, or Communication.
  • -or- Equivalent combination of the above education, training, and experience.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

  • Ability to manage time, plan, schedule, organize, and prioritize responsibilities to consistently meet deadlines.
  • Ability to perform under pressure or opposition and handle stress in a manner that is acceptable to others and to the organization.
  • Excellent problem solving and ability to communicate solutions with an understanding of how risk is managed as it relates to the project and company as a whole.
  • Have a passion for team-based planning and problem-solving and wholehearted commitment to building strong partnerships to support project goals.
  • Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, cost control, and demonstrated ability to lead, control, and supervise large groups.

The Christman family of companies is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or disability status. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.As part of our company policy, this position requires successful completion of pre-employment screening, including but not limited to drug and background screening.

Notice to Recruiting Agencies (Unsolicited Resumes): The Christman Company does not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our applicant tracking system, website, or to any Christman employee/affiliates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Christman employees or its' affiliates will be considered property of The Christman Company and will be processed accordingly. Christman will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume without an executed agreement and assigned to a specific search.

Salary.com Estimation for Project Manager in Detroit, MI
$136,211 to $168,671
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Project Manager?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Project Manager career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$87,195 - $112,851
Income Estimation: 
$115,491 - $158,336
Income Estimation: 
$102,413 - $133,130
Income Estimation: 
$109,705 - $144,044
Income Estimation: 
$119,541 - $162,386

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Project Manager.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Fit/Gap Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $73,819 - $101,080
    • Income Estimation: $76,041 - $97,265
  • Needs Analysis Skill

    • Income Estimation: $67,275 - $90,847
    • Income Estimation: $73,819 - $101,080
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Christman Company

  • The Christman Company Oklahoma, OK
  • The Christman Company Job Description Build More with Your Career at Christman Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with a leading national gen... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • The Christman Company Newcastle, OK
  • The Christman Company Job Description Essential Job Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the ... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • The Christman Company Greensboro, NC
  • The Christman Company Job Description Build More with Your Career at Christman Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader tha... more
  • 7 Days Ago

  • The Christman Company Newcastle, OK
  • The Christman Company Job Description Build More with Your Career at Christman Are you interested in becoming an employee-owner with an industry leader tha... more
  • 8 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Project Manager jobs in the Detroit, MI area that may be a better fit.

  • Project Solutions Inc. Detroit, MI
  • Location : Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Period of Performance : 2 - 3 years approximately Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Project Solutions Inc. Dearborn, MI
  • Location : Sault Ste. Marie, MI. Period of Performance : 2 - 3 years approximately Join a team of ever-growing professionals who look to make a difference ... more
  • 8 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!