Director of Project Management - Construction
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Project Management /
Full-time /
On-site
We are excited that you are thinking about building your career at Wolverine Building Group and joining us to positively impact people and communities. 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're proud to be nationally recognized as one of the "Best and Brightest Companies to Work For."
The DPM leads and develops a high-performing project management team, focusing on mentoring, training, career growth, and operational excellence. This role oversees capacity planning, project assignments, and a balanced project mix, all while promoting Wolverine Building Group’s core values: integrity, excellence, problem-solving, and proactive leadership.
Collaborating with market leaders, the DPM ensures efficient project delivery aligned with organizational goals for quality, timelines, budgets, safety, and client satisfaction. This role fosters team pride, integrity, and community commitment, driving exceptional results and operational success.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Prioritizes safety throughout all project phases, from planning to completion.
- Develops and standardizes project management practices in collaboration with senior leadership, ensuring Strong 7 adherence and process optimization across all market segments.
- Coaches team on managing complex construction processes and relationships with senior leadership.
- Monitors team performance metrics like schedule adherence, cost control, and client satisfaction, ensuring alignment with business goals.
- Guides team members on dashboard accuracy and project health, ensuring staffing levels align with project needs.
- Strategically assigns projects based on team skills, career goals, and project complexity, balancing workload and fostering development.
- Optimizes project type distribution to balance team expertise and provide development opportunities.
- Works with General Superintendents to ensure balanced project teams.
- Communicates relevant project information, resolves issues, and escalates as needed.
- Collects feedback from project team leaders for performance and career development.
- Onboards and trains new project management staff, ensuring compliance with SOPs.
- Provides coaching, feedback, and direction to support team growth and prepare for future roles.
- Collaborates with leadership to create a vision for project management growth.
- Ensures reliable attendance and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum ten (10) years of experience in Project Management in the built environment.
- Must have experience working on varied and complex projects, as well as applicable leadership experience (formal or informal).
- Professional certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional), CCM (Certified Construction Manager), or equivalent.
- Must have a valid Driver’s License.
Other Knowledge, Sills, and Abilities:
- In-depth knowledge of construction safety, compliance, quality control, and a commitment to a safety-first culture.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Procore, construction management software (e.g., Bluebeam, Acumatica), and scheduling tools. Embraces technology and innovation.
- Expertise in construction project management methodologies, principles, and strategies, including Lean, Design-Build, Critical Path, and Integrated Project Delivery.
- Strong financial acumen and leadership experience with Design-Build, Ground-Up, and renovation projects.
- Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills with a confident, professional demeanor.
- Skilled at fostering positive work environments, promoting teamwork, and tactfully addressing sensitive issues.
- Proven ability to rally teams and manage diverse groups effectively.
Join our collaborative work environment with opportunities for advancement, competitive wages, and great benefits including:
~Company paid health insurance with Health Savings Account match
~Dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
~401(k) retirement plan with 50% employer match
~Company holidays, parental leave, and paid time off
~Profit-sharing and performance-based bonuses
~Personal growth opportunities through training, education, and community involvement
~Tuition Reimbursement
Wolverine Building Group 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.
