Assistant Project Manager

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.

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.

The Assistant Project Manager helps keep commercial construction projects within established goals for safety, quality, timeliness, budget, and profitability. Ensures exceptional client experience according to the Wolverine Way, aligned with our core values. Organizes highly complex activities for the successful design, development, implementation, and completion of commercial construction projects.

• Develops project leadership and management skills for limited volumes of commercial construction projects (in complexity, number, or overall dollar amount) from design through closeout, implementing best practices in collaboration with experienced team members.
• Supports complex relationships (owner/client, architect, subcontractors, consultants, superintendents, etc.) with the guidance of more experienced project managers.
• Gains experience in construction processes (conceptual to final estimating, development of design and construction documents, site safety preparation, buy-out, schedule management, contract/budget management, closeout, etc.).
• During the preconstruction phase of construction, assists with permitting, value engineering, pre-bid coordination, bidding process, post bid coordination and meetings, design team meetings, project team selection and subcontract issuance. Coordinates new trades with site personnel.
• Develops work scopes, bid scopes, front end packages, bids, and buyouts.
• Supports project processes and meetings from project conception to completion, including the project kick-off, site-specific safety plan implementation/enforcement, progress meetings, owner/architect/contractor meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, mobilization, exit strategy, punch-list, closeout, etc. Attends weekly owner and subcontractor meetings, taking minutes during those meetings. Completes owner reports and update schedules/completion matrices. Issues all addenda/bulletin changes to project team.
• During the construction phase, coordinates subcontract management/maintenance, owner contract maintenance, project management software maintenance, construction plan and specification maintenance, Requests for Information (RFI) and submittal coordination and maintenance.
• Cross-references a 3-week look-ahead with master schedule for each project, identifies and rectifies project impacts, using lessons learned to be proactive in construction delivery and add value to the construction team and our projects.
• Builds a foundation for project management in the built environment, including an understanding of Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing (MEP) system options and recommendations, client business operations, code and energy requirements, and conceptual estimating and pricing impacts.
• Assists with budget maintenance. Acquires and reviews cost estimates, ensures estimates are accurate. Reviews and approves project invoices, works with accounts receivable and experienced project managers to learn how to monitor overall project health.
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