Construction Project Manager

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Construction Project Manager

Job ID

254826

Posted

08-Jan-2026

Service line

PJM Segment

Role type

Full-time

Areas of Interest

Construction, Project Management

Location(s)

Dearborn - Michigan - United States of America, Detroit - Michigan - United States of America

About The Role

As a CBRE Construction Project Manager, you'll oversee a team responsible for multiple construction projects for small to medium-sized clients.

This job is part of the Construction Management function. They are responsible for ensuring all deliverables of construction projects are completed on time. This position will focus on light industrial and commercial construction.

This is a hybrid role that will require you to be onsite 3-4x per week. Minimal travel expected.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct periodic site visits to monitor the progress of construction. Review the status of work completed during the period covered and confirm work is aligned with the approved drawings and specifications.
• Review all documentation including contractors’ direct cost payment requisitions, budget status, and subcontracts.
• Prepare Project Status and Construction Risk Assessment report. Seek approval for the release of construction funds. Review contract drawings, specifications, and opine for completeness and general compliance with standard processes.
• Evaluate the Developer’s direct and indirect cost budget. Coordinate with the Cost Advisory group performing parameter estimates and spot quantity take-offs.
• Make relevant comments on the terms of construction agreements. This includes subcontracts, architectural, engineering design, and building loan agreements. Ensure the Contractor and Architect’s qualification statements are up to date.
• Oversee construction and disbursement schedules. This includes zoning approvals, certified surveys, and building permits.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of standard principles and techniques/procedures to accomplish complex assignments and provide innovative solutions.
• Coach others and share in-depth knowledge of own job field and broad understanding of several job subject areas within the function.
• Lead by example and model behaviors that are consistent with CBRE RISE (Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence) values. Work to build consensus and convince others to reach an agreement.
• Impact a range of customer, operational, project, or service activities within own team and other related teams.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor's Degree preferred with 5-8 years of relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, a combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on the analysis of multiple sources of information.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Organizational skills with an advanced inquisitive mentality.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that effective January 1, 2025, CBRE Project Management and Turner & Townsend were consolidated into a single global business entity. As a candidate applying for a position, you should be aware that while your initial employment may be with Turner & Townsend PJM US LLC, you will subsequently transfer directly to Turner & Townsend at a date to be determined.

Equal Employment Opportunity: CBRE has a long-standing commitment to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Candidate Accommodations: CBRE values the differences of all current and prospective employees and recognizes how every employee contributes to our company’s success. CBRE provides reasonable accommodations in job application procedures for individuals with disabilities. If you require assistance due to a disability in the application or recruitment process, please submit a request via email at [email protected] or via telephone at +1 866 225 3099 (U.S.) and +1 866 388 4346 (Canada).

CBRE, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer (Women/Minorities/Persons with Disabilities/US Veterans)

If you have questions about this posting, please contact [email protected]