Construction Project Manager II - Retail & Restaurant

We are excited that you are thinking about taking the next steps of 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."

Wolverine Building Group is seeking a Construction Project Manager II to lead retail and restaurant projects from design through closeout. This role is responsible for managing all aspects of construction execution while delivering an exceptional client experience aligned with our core values.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Project Manager who can operate independently, build strong relationships, and consistently deliver high-quality commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial construction projects (retail and restaurant) from preconstruction through completion
• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and overall execution
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams
• Oversee preconstruction efforts including estimating, bidding, value engineering, and constructability reviews
• Facilitate project meetings including kickoff, progress, and closeout
• Monitor project financials including budgets, forecasts, change orders, and invoicing
• Ensure contract compliance, permits, insurance, and project documentation are in place
• Identify and resolve project challenges proactively to maintain schedule and budget
• Prequalify and manage subcontractors, including sourcing new trade partners when needed
• Champion a strong safety culture across all phases of construction
• Maintain a high level of client satisfaction to drive repeat business

Qualifications:

Required:

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management within commercial construction
• Experience managing retail and/or restaurant construction projects
• Proven ability to independently manage projects from start to finish
• Experience with estimating, bidding, and project financial management
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, scheduling, and contracts
• Valid driver's license

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• Experience working in new geographic markets and developing trade partner networks
• Proficiency in Procore and Microsoft Office

What We're Looking For:

• Self-starter who can lead projects independently
• Strong communicator with a client-focused mindset
• Problem-solver who can navigate complex project challenges
• Financially driven with strong attention to detail
• Relationship builder who contributes to repeat business

Work Environment &Travel:

• Typical schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Occasional extended hours based on project needs
• Occasional travel required:
• Day travel approximately once per week
• Overnight travel approximately once per month

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 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.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.