Construction Project Manager II

Wolverine Construction; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Vehicle allowance + local travel

Health, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Profit-sharing / performance bonus

Career growth across markets

Job summary

Wolverine Construction, headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI, is seeking a Project Manager to lead healthcare construction projects in downtown Lansing and surrounding sites. You will manage the full lifecycle from preconstruction to closeout, coordinating with owners, subs, and internal teams on renovations, ground-up and facility upgrades.

The role emphasizes high coordination across multiple concurrent projects, maintaining budgets, schedules, and compliance with healthcare safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor
• Healthcare construction experience in active facilities
• Experience managing the full construction lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
• Strong stakeholder management across clients, subs, inspectors, and internal teams
• High attention to detail and calm under pressure

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead estimating support, bid packages, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiation
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls
• Oversee RFI, change order, and pay application processes
• Coordinate closely with owners, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with healthcare safety and infection control standards
• Proactively identify risks and solve problems to keep projects on track
• Deliver an exceptional client experience aligned with the Wolverine Way

Skills

Project management

Healthcare construction

Stakeholder management

Multitasking

Risk management

Tools

Procore

MS Project

Cost control

Job description

Wolverine Construction, formerly Wolverine Building Group, is recognized nationally as a leader in the construction industry. We specialize in industrial, multi‑unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction. We provide quality building solutions through integrity, value and craftsmanship and are a growth company of nearly 200 employees headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with locations in Brighton and Lansing, Michigan.

Role Overview

• Primary focus: Healthcare construction (active hospital environments, infection control, shutdown coordination)
• Project types: Renovations, small‑scale ground‑up, and facility upgrades
• Project size: $100K-$5M
• Project duration: 6 months average
• Workload: Multiple concurrent projects with high coordination demands
• Location: Downtown Lansing office + local job sites (minimal travel, typically under 1 hour)
• Schedule: Primarily day shift (8‑5), flexibility as projects require

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Lead estimating support, bid packages, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiation
• Develop and maintain project budgets, schedules, and cost controls
• Oversee RFI, change order, and pay application processes
• Coordinate closely with owners, subcontractors, superintendents, and internal teams
• Ensure compliance with healthcare safety and infection control standards
• Proactively identify risks and solve problems to keep projects on track
• Deliver an exceptional client experience aligned with the Wolverine Way

Qualifications

Required

• Proven experience as a Project Manager with a General Contractor
• Healthcare construction experience (required), including work in active facilities
• Demonstrated ownership of the full construction lifecycle
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects with competing priorities
• Strong stakeholder management across clients, subs, inspectors, and internal teams
• High attention to detail and ability to remain calm under pressure

Preferred

• Additional experience in ground‑up, higher education, or commercial projects
• Familiarity with short‑duration, high‑coordination projects
• CHC, HCC, or similar healthcare safety credentials

Technical Skills

• Procore
• Scheduling (MS Project or equivalent)
• Cost control & budgeting
• Subcontractor management

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary (based on experience)
• Vehicle allowance + local travel
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + holidays
• Opportunities for growth across markets and project types
• A culture centered on doing the right thing, finding solutions, and striving for excellence
• Low‑cost medical insurance options, including an HDHP with HSA match
• Basic life, voluntary life, short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off
• Profit‑sharing / performance‑based bonus
• Personal growth opportunities through training and education; tuition reimbursement
• Opportunities to engage in community involvement and paid volunteer time

Wolverine Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in or terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.