Construction Superintendent - Healthcare

Wolverine Construction; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HDHP with HSA match

Dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid holidays and PTO

Profit-sharing / bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Paid volunteer time

Job summary

Wolverine Construction in Grand Rapids, Michigan is seeking an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead hospital and medical office renovation projects in occupied environments. You will coordinate crews of 7–15 trades, develop site plans with the PM, and ensure safety and schedule adherence.

This role requires a four- to five-year background in healthcare construction, a Bachelor's in CM/Engineering/Architecture, and a valid driver's license, with ASHE CHC certification preferred;

Qualifications

• Five (5) years of experience or more leading construction crews as a Superintendent on hospital projects and medical office renovations.
• ASHE CHC certification (preferred) or willingness to obtain.
• Valid driver’s license and required trainings listed by Wolverine.

Responsibilities

• Attends internal kickoff meetings to establish initial communication and reviews project details with PM.
• Sets up the job site and coordinates delivery and staging of materials.
• Conducts pre-start meetings with subcontractors and manages schedule with trade partners.
• Creates and updates project schedules and leads regular progress meetings.
• Assists PM in schedule recovery and tracks RFIs in Procore.
• Ensures quality control and holds subcontractors accountable.
• Maintains drawings and field expense updates in Procore and prepares weekly look-ahead schedules.
• Prioritizes safety, conducts training, and records safety incidents.
• Coordinates inspections and manages project closeout with PM and punch list.
• Maintains client relationships and seeks repeat business.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering

Tools

Procore

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.

Responsibilities

• Attends internal kickoff meetings to establish initial communication and reviews project details with PM, including contracts, drawings, and schedules. Creates site-specific plans and coordinates with PM for approval.
• Sets up the job site and temporary office following company protocols. Coordinates delivery and staging of long lead time materials.
• Conducts pre-start meetings with subcontractors to review scope, schedule, and expectations. Manages work schedules with trade partners and coordinates activities among trades.
• Creates and updates the overall project schedule in collaboration with the PM. Holds regular progress meetings with stakeholders to review job status, safety, and upcoming tasks.
• Assists PM in schedule recovery and follows up on RFIs with architects/engineers/designers. Keeps a daily log of activities, including work details, photos, and timings in Procore.
• Ensures quality control and holds subcontractors accountable. Resolves subcontractor disputes and communicates solutions and changes to PMs, documenting all relevant details.
• Manages updates to drawings and code field expenses in Procore. Prepares and shares a weekly look-ahead schedule detailing upcoming work sequences.
• Prioritizes and champions safety from project start to finish, providing training and monitoring compliance. Records safety incidents, conducts inspections, and holds trades accountable for safety meetings.
• Implements safety measures, schedules reports, follows established safety rules, and ensures a clean and orderly jobsite, equipment, and vehicles.
• Coordinates inspections across various domains, manages building officials, and oversees project closeout with PM, ensuring a comprehensive punch list.
• Manages client relationships and expectations, striving for repeat business, and collects client feedback. Ensures professionalism in all interactions and maintains a positive project environment.
• Collaborates with PM to track company "lessons learned", shares feedback with the team, and fosters resourceful stewardship and community relations.

Requirements

• Able/willing to work in the Lansing and Grand Rapids areas.
• Five (5) years of experience or more in hospital projects and medical offices, as well as renovation work in occupied hospitals.
• Knowledge and experience with anterooms, PCRA, RF shielding, positive and negative air pressure preferred.
• ASHE CHC certification or willing to get certified.
• Five (5) years of experience or more leading construction crews as a Superintendent, coordinating 7 to 15 concurrent trade contractors and project sizes up to 120 people.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• The following trainings are required (and provided by Wolverine):
  • OSHA 30 or completed within six months of hire.
  • First Aid and CPR.
  • Heavy machine operator card, rigging awareness, asbestos awareness, and aerial work platform operator training.

Benefits

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.