Sr. Project Manager

Trueline's client, an established real estate developer and property owner with a large portfolio of residential and commercial assets, is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Multifamily Redevelopment to lead an approximately $50 million redevelopment project in Southfield, MI. This is a full-time, onsite role for an experienced construction leader capable of taking complete ownership of a major multifamily conversion while coordinating established local subcontractor relationships and driving the project from execution through closeout.

You'll serve as the senior construction leader onsite every day, with responsibility for schedule, budget, subcontractor performance, quality, documentation, and project results. The initial project is expected to run approximately 18 months or longer, with substantial opportunity to continue leading major projects within the company's portfolio after completion.

What You'll Do as the Senior Project Manager:

• Take full project-management ownership of an approximately $50 million multifamily redevelopment in Southfield
• Maintain a daily onsite presence and drive field execution from current construction through final completion
• Develop, manage, and enforce detailed project schedules, milestones, look-aheads, and completion targets
• Coordinate established local subcontractors and vendors while maintaining clear performance expectations
• Drive subcontractor accountability around manpower, schedule, quality, safety, cleanliness, and contractual obligations
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, commitments, change orders, contingency, and overall financial performance
• Oversee procurement, bid evaluation, vendor selection, and subcontract administration
• Review architectural, structural, civil, and MEP documents to identify constructability and coordination concerns
• Lead regular project meetings and ensure action items are resolved quickly
• Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, contractors, municipal stakeholders, and internal leadership
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, contracts, documentation, and project records
• Conduct regular field inspections to validate progress, quality, safety, and compliance
• Anticipate scheduling conflicts and construction risks before they impact critical milestones
• Provide executive leadership with accurate updates on progress, budget, forecast, risk, and upcoming decisions
• Make independent project decisions without requiring constant executive oversight
• Lead project personnel and field resources with a clear culture of accountability
• Protect schedule, budget, quality, and the long-term value of the finished asset

Must-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:

• 7 years of progressively responsible construction project management experience
• Significant experience managing large multifamily, apartment, residential redevelopment, or comparable complex construction projects
• Demonstrated success leading multimillion-dollar projects from construction through closeout
• Ability to independently manage subcontractors, schedules, contracts, budgets, procurement, and project risk
• Strong understanding of residential and multifamily building systems, including MEP, structural, carpentry, finishes, and life-safety coordination
• Strong financial management capability, including forecasting, cost analysis, change management, and budget control
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, engineering, and construction documents
• Proven ability to hold subcontractors accountable while maintaining productive working relationships
• Excellent organizational, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Confidence communicating directly with senior leadership, consultants, trades, and project stakeholders
• Ability to make sound decisions with limited supervision
• Ability and willingness to be onsite in Southfield every workday

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Project Manager:

• Major multifamily conversion or adaptive-reuse experience
• Office-to-residential conversion experience
• Experience managing projects in the $25M-$75M range
• Existing relationships with Southeast Michigan subcontractors and vendors
• Previous developer/owner-side construction experience
• Experience managing several PMs, Superintendents, or field personnel
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• PMP, CCM, OSHA, or related certifications
• Experience with complicated existing-building conditions and phased redevelopment

Our Client Offers:

• Base salary of $130,000-$150,000
• Significant bonus opportunity tied to successful project completion and performance
• Full-time W2 employment
• Comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package
• Opportunity to lead an approximately $50 million redevelopment as the onsite project leader
• Established subcontractor and vendor relationships within the local market
• High level of independence and decision-making authority
• Direct visibility with company leadership
• Initial project duration of approximately 18 months or longer
• Strong opportunity to move onto additional projects after completion
• Long-term career potential within a substantial real estate development and property portfolio
• Opportunity to work for an organization focused on transforming major underutilized properties into productive residential and mixed-use assets

Trueline and its clients are unabashed equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.