Director of Project Management
- $120,000 - $160,000
- Grand Rapids, MI
Take the Lead in Building a Best-in-Class Project Management Team
A bit about us:
A leading general contractor with a strong footprint across commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional sectors is looking for a Director of Project Management to help restructure, systematize, and elevate their project delivery function.
This is a critical leadership role designed for a builder who loves developing people and processes — not managing individual projects. If you want to shape a department, build scalable systems, and coach the next generation of leaders, this is the opportunity.
This is a critical leadership role designed for a builder who loves developing people and processes — not managing individual projects. If you want to shape a department, build scalable systems, and coach the next generation of leaders, this is the opportunity.
Why join us?
Why Apply:
Pay & Perks
- Full runway to build, refine, and scale PM systems across divisions
- Hands-on influence over process consistency, mentorship, and career development
- Company already has strong brand and market presence — needs the right leadership to unify operations
- Work across a diverse project portfolio (commercial, industrial, multifamily, and institutional)
Pay & Perks
- Base salary range depending on experience and project portfolio
- Bonus potential: 10–20%
- Vehicle allowance/company vehicle
- Industry-leading PTO policy
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k) with match
- Health, vision, and dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Professional development support and leadership coaching
Job Details
What You'll Own:
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- Lead the PM department’s evolution from independently operating market segments to a unified, consistent system
- Develop and roll out project management processes, playbooks, and best practices
- Manage and mentor Project Engineers, Assistant Project Managers, PM1s, and PM2s (initial focus will be on PEs/APMs)
- Partner closely with VPs of each market segment to ensure alignment across business units
- Build team structure, career paths, and development plans
- Ensure consistency and excellence across scheduling, financial reporting, documentation, closeout, and client communications
What You’ll Need to Succeed:
- 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience
- 3+ years in a leadership or departmental management role (preferably overseeing multiple projects or teams)
- Strong understanding of building systems for scalability across divisions
- Background in commercial, industrial, multifamily, or institutional construction (bonus for experience across multiple sectors)
- Proven ability to mentor and develop project management teams
- Sharp organizational skills and a mindset geared toward process improvement
- Experience with industry-standard software (Procore preferred)
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.