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Construction Project Manager - Transportation & Municipal (PE Preferred) in Westland

Date Posted: 23 October 2026

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Job Description

Westland, MI (Southeast Michigan) | Office + field | Permanent - Full-time | $120K-$150K (DOE, may exceed for strong qualifications) + signing bonus

 

Our client, an established, employee-owned civil engineering, surveying and planning firm, was recently awarded several large transportation and municipal projects, including one lasting 3 years. They have an immediate need for 2 Construction Project Managers in Southeast Michigan to lead construction engineering and inspection teams.

 

What you'll do:

- Lead construction engineering/inspection on road, bridge, water main, sewer and stormwater projects from preconstruction through closeout

- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets and staffing of field inspection teams

- Serve as the main contact for municipal, county and MDOT clients, contractors and agencies

- Oversee contract administration: pay estimates, change orders, RFIs, submittals and quantity tracking

- Ensure QA/QC, documentation and compliance with plans, specs and State/Federal (LAP) requirements

- Maintain client relationships and support new business

 

What we're looking for:

- 5+ years of construction project management experience on public infrastructure

- PE preferred (Michigan PE or ability to obtain)

- Bachelor's in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

- Working knowledge of MDOT specifications, FieldManager/FieldBook and LAP project delivery

- Strong leadership, communication and client-service skills; valid driver's license

- Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship

 

 

Why join:

- Multi-year pipeline of newly awarded projects; stability and visibility

- Employee-owned firm and room to grow

- 401(k)/retirement plan, health, dental, vision, HSA, life insurance, PTO, bonus pay, tuition reimbursement

 

 

GPAC is the recruiting partner for this confidential search. All inquiries are handled discreetly. Apply today to learn more.

Interested? Contact Jennifer Lefforge, GPAC
Email: jennifer.lefforge@gogpac.com
Phone: 605.679.4541

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.

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