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The Special Projects & Facilities Manager is responsible for managing small projects and all items related to Wolverine's facilities, including offices and shop. This position is responsible for providing budgets, proposals, invoicing, and coordination of past, current, and future facilities requests for modifications and improvements within or around existing facilities while promoting the Wolverine Building Group's core values. Additionally, the Special Projects Manager works closely with Wolverine's trade partners and General Trades and Metal Buildings Supervisors to solicit and coordinate self-performed trades to meet or exceed customer and Wolverine expectations for safety, quality, schedule, and budget. 

Responsibilities:

• Provides project leadership and management for small, minor-to-complex commercial construction projects including budget, proposal, coordination, turn-over, and invoicing.
• Manages complex relationships (owner/client, subcontractors, superintendents, self-performed trades, etc.) 
• Champions safety as a priority, demonstrating a Safety-First approach consistently from initial project logistics, means and methods planning.
• The Special Projects & Facilities Manager manages the overall project and client relationship with assistance from the Director of Construction, Director of Sales, and Project Managers as necessary.
• Manages contractors for all sites and facilities, including janitorial, security, HVAC, plumbing, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Schedules periodic facilities inspections with Shop and Small Tool Manager and Facilities Specialists.
• Responds to facilities work order requests.
• Manages all site and building improvements up to $300,000.
• Maintains effective communication with external and internal project teams, trade partners, field staff and clients. 
• Presents and explains proposals, status updates, schedules, etc. to owners.
• Ensures the permitting, insurance, notice to proceed, subcontracts, etc. are in order.
• Effectively leads project processes and meetings from project conception to completion, with project team as necessary.
• Completes project financial tasks in a timely fashion and as required by the client and internal accounting.
• Coordinates with Vice President of Field Operations, Shop and Small Tool Manager, Shop and Large Tool Manager, and Facilities Specialists.
• Effectively communicates relevant project information to appropriate parties and works diligently to escalate and/or resolve issues in a timely fashion.
• Reviews and approves project invoices.
• Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance. 
• Performs other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in Project Management with some focus in Facilities Management.
• Must have a valid driver's license to travel regularly -- locally, in state, and throughout the country if necessary.

Other Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Procore Project Management Software, and internet research tools. Embraces technology and innovation.

Understands and embraces a culture of safety in carrying out all responsibilities.

Knowledge of project management principles and strategies. 

Pleasant and confident demeanor when dealing with colleagues and owners/clients.

Provides excellent customer service.

Strong oral and written communication and listening skills.

Ability to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Knowledge of construction principles, strategies, and the ability to identify critical paths is needed.

Ability to rally a team.

Earns respect an