About the role
Overview & Benefits
Oakland County is more than just a workplace. It is a place where you can make a real difference. As one of Michigan’s leading public service organizations, we are committed to strengthening communities, delivering essential services, and improving the quality of life for nearly 1.3 million residents.
When you join our team, you become part of a mission-driven workforce guided by integrity, innovation, and a passion for public service. We offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to do meaningful work that matters. Apply today and help shape the future of Oakland County, where we are All Ways Moving Forward.
For more information about Oakland County benefits and employee perks, please visit:
https://www.oakgov.com/government/human-resources/benefits/new-hire
General Summary
$98,163-$131,520
This position is hybrid.
This position is bond funded.
Are you ready to take on a leadership role managing large, complex renovation and construction projects that shape the future of Oakland County? As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll oversee everything from pre-project efforts, design to completion, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget, in compliance with governing codes, meeting the County’s policies and standards, and to the highest performance expectations.
What You’ll Do
• Lead major renovation and new construction projects, including pre-project, design, engineering, scheduling, budgeting, implementation and close-out.
• Serve as the department’s representative with architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, and County departments.
• Construction administration, document, and report on construction progress while providing solutions to issues.
• Prepare cost estimates, funding requests, drawings, specifications, bid documents, recommendations, reporting, and presentations.
• Manage bidding, awarding of contracts, and project-related purchases.
• Use Countywide and department-specific software to manage projects effectively.
Why You’ll Love It
• You’ll play a key role in shaping public spaces and infrastructure that serve the community.
• Every project brings new challenges, keeping your work dynamic and engaging.
• You’ll collaborate with a wide range of professionals, from architects and engineers to County leaders.
• Your expertise will directly impact the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of County facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Possess a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study.
Have had at least six (6) years of full-time experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management;
OR
Be registered as a Professional Architect or Engineer in an appropriate Architecture discipline by the Michigan State Board of Architects or Engineers.
Have had at least six (6) years of full-time experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management;
OR
Possess a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major
in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or related field of study.
Have had at least eight (8) years of full-time experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management
; OR
Possess a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Have had at least ten (10) years of full-time experience in architecture, engineering, or construction management.
Possess a valid motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS
If qualifying for the position with a Registration as a Professional Engineer, must maintain registration as a Professional Engineer by the Michigan Board of Registration for Professional Engineers.
If qualifying for a position with a Registration as a Professional Architect, must maintain registration as a Professional Architect by the Michigan State Board of Registration for Professional Architects.
If qualifying for the position with a Project Management Professional certification, must maintain certification as a Project Management Professional.
Must maintain a valid United States motor vehicle operator's or chauffeur's license.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Functions as project manager for large and complex major renovation and new construction projects. Oversees and coordinates work of professional services vendors and construction contractors.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Functions as the primary liaison between the County client department, architect, engineers, construction manager, and Facilities Management for large and complex major renovation and new construction projects.
Meets with County department representatives, directors, elected officials, architect, engineers, construction manager, and Facilities Management for large and complex major renovation and new construction projects.
Acts as the central point of contact for other County departments who provide project related support, such as Risk Management, Purchasing, Fiscal Services, Corporation Counsel, and Information Technology.
Conducts studies, including but not limited to cost of materials, funds available, municipal zoning, etc., to determine feasibility of proposed projects.
Prepares, reviews, and finalizes designs for construction, alteration, and renovation of proposed or existing facilities, including County office buildings, service center improvements, and utilities.
Protects employees, public, and contractors by insuring that architectural and engineering designs meet all life safety codes and are structurally sound, and that all construction is conducted safely by adhering to laws and best practices.
Performs or coordinates County staff in drafting and data research activities needed for accurate designs, such as spatial measurements and site survey duties.
Utilizes current Countywide and/or department specific software to complete assignments. Operates a computer aided design (CAD) system using AutoCAD, and/or other CAD programs to prepare designs, construction drawings, and graphics.
Estimates labor, material, and administrative costs of approved plans for allocation of funds.
Prepares specifications and qualifications for RFPs (requests for proposals). Works with Purchasing department in receiving bids and awarding of contracts by ensuring that advertisements and addendums are worded properly, answering inquiries from contractors in writing, tabulating bids, and recommending contractors to supervisor.
Participates in determining size of construction crews required for projects and preparing work schedules, priorities of personnel assigned, materials and equipment needed for each project to ensure completion as planned.
Develops and updates project schedules. Determines work priorities to ensure that order of work is conducted according to sound construction principles. Monitors work with County employees and contractors and adjusts schedules as needed to minimalize disruption to department and public.
Inspects project progress and notifies division manager and/or supervisor of any issues significantly beyond the original scope of work and provides recommendations for action.
Consults with project team and contractors as needed to resolve construction problems in an efficient manner. Determines necessary crew rescheduling and recommends use of contingency funds for effective resolution.
Creates field orders and change orders when unanticipated factors necessitate a deviation from original scope of work.
Completes contractor payment requests for supervisor's approval following site inspections and resolutions of progress, materials, or quality concerns with the contractor.
Perform final inspection of projects to ensure that construction results meet County needs.
Ensures that closeout documents are obtained at completion of project.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
Presents special project requests to supervisor