Project Manager- General Construction Management

Walbridge

The Role

Overview

Lead and manage large commercial/industrial construction projects from design to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • project admin
  • data center
  • construction oversight
  • safety compliance
  • team leadership
  • stakeholder liaison

Tasks

-Manage Project Administration: Approve purchase requisitions and change requests. Maintain project logs, documentation and finances. Ensure adherence to company, client, and project policies and standards. -Managing large-scale and complex data center projects with budgets between $50M+. -Oversee Construction: Ensure compliance with design, budget, and schedule, while coordinating with clients, A/E representatives, subcontractors, and other stakeholders. Set project objectives, policies, and performance standards within corporate guidelines. -Resource Management: Monitor and support compliance with safety programs, and the varied groups within the project. -Managing projects with $100M+ projects in sectors like general construction, electrical construction, manufacturing construction, technology or infrastructure (transportation, utilities, communication, buildings or energy) industries. -Resource Management: Monitor compliance with safety programs and document corrective measures. Ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedules. -Team Leadership: Direct and supervise project personnel, monitor and control the project via the on-site Superintendent; address critical issues as needed. -Stakeholder Engagement: Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including executives, clients, and vendors, to ensure alignment and address any concerns.

Requirements

  • engineering degree
  • 10+ years
  • cost control
  • safety standards
  • project budgets
  • team leadership

What You Bring

-Advanced understanding of construction scheduling, and cost control. -Strong knowledge of construction processes, laws, standards, and regulations. -Experience reporting directly to Construction executives to make decisions, recommendations that impact project profitability. -Proficiency in developing and implementing project strategies, plans, and budgets. -Experience supervising, motivating and mentoring cross-functional teams. -Successful background maintaining high safety standards and delivering quality outcomes. -A valid driver’s license in the US and a valid passport required; willingness and ability to travel; travel is estimated at 70+%. -10-years minimum experience of commercial or industrial construction experience including design, finance, and management. -Experience in two or more of the following: -4-year construction management, engineering degree or equivalent professional training and experience.

The Company

About Walbridge

-Headquartered in Detroit, with expanded operations across North and South America, it has become one of America’s largest privately‑held construction firms. -Projects range from green‑field manufacturing and battery parks to renovations of education and healthcare facilities. -Delivery methods include general contracting, design‑build, construction management, and EPC integrated with self‑performing concrete and engineering services. -Typical sectors include automotive, data centers, healthcare, education, government, transportation, energy, and mission‑critical facilities. -Walbridge has earned repeated recognition as a US Best Managed Company and has won ENR and EcoVadis awards for standout projects. -The firm leverages advanced technology, such as 3D modeling and AI, to identify issues early, optimize planning, and drive efficiency. -Recent marquee projects include Ford’s BlueOval battery plant and the University of Michigan’s mass timber research hub, showcasing innovation and scale.

Sector Specialisms

Industrial

Manufacturing

Chemical Process

Food and Beverage

Pharmaceutical

Specialty Chemical

Oil & Gas

Automotive

Aviation

Commercial

Healthcare

Higher Education

Metals

Mission Critical

Parking Decks

Power

Water / Waste Water Treatment

Advanced Manufacturing

Emergency Response

Concrete

Process Engineering

Construction Management

General Contracting

Design-Build

EPC