Construction Project Manager II

Wolverine Construction; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP with HSA match

Dental and vision benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wolverine Construction is seeking a Project Manager for healthcare construction projects in Lansing, MI. You will oversee work from preconstruction to closeout, coordinate internal teams, manage budgets and schedules, and ensure strict infection-control standards on active hospital environments.

You will lead bid packages, subcontractor buyout, and contract negotiations while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring high-quality results across multiple concurrent projects.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading projects within a General Contractor setting.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Healthcare construction

Project management

Construction lifecycle

Budgeting

Scheduling

Stakeholder 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 growing company of nearly 200 employees headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan with locations in Brighton and Lansing, Michigan.

As an organization, we exist to positively impact people and communities.

We’re proud to be consistently recognized as one of the “Best and Brightest Companies to Work For,” a testament to our commitment not only to excellence in construction, but to fostering a workplace where our people can succeed and grow.

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–$15M
• Project Duration: :6 to 12 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
• Manage internal project team members, depending on size and complexity of project
• 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, Skills, & Experience

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

Why Wolverine Construction?

You’ll join a team that values trust, accountability, and strong relationships—where Project Managers are empowered to lead, make decisions, and directly impact both projects and clients. Our Lansing office offers the opportunity to build deep expertise in healthcare while expanding into new and diverse work.

Joining our collaborative work environment provides opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, and great benefits including:

• Low-cost medical insurance options, including a HDHP with HSA match
• Dental, vision, basic life, voluntary life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with generous employer match
• 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 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.