What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIRECTOR OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT position at Wolverine Building Group?
We are excited that you're considering taking the next step in your career here at Wolverine Building Group. As part of a nationally recognized leader in the construction industry, you know firsthand the positive impact we make on people and communities. With expertise in industrial, multi-unit residential, healthcare, office, retail, and restaurant construction, we're proud to continue building on our reputation 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 :
Other Knowledge, Sills, and Abilities :
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.
