Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Pepper Construction

$88K — $105K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience managing commercial construction projects
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex projects across various sectors
  • Strong business acumen with knowledge of preconstruction and estimating
  • Proficiency in project management and collaboration software
  • Willingness to travel between Milwaukee and Madison

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all construction phases for safe, high-quality results
  • Develop and manage project budgets and schedules
  • Lead procurement and negotiation with subcontractors
  • Monitor project performance and ensure compliance with safety standards
  • Direct project closeout and ensure client satisfaction
  • Conduct regular jobsite inspections for quality assurance
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients and partners

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful construction projects
  • Collaborative team environment that encourages professional development
  • Focus on safety and quality assurance in all projects
  • Engagement in business development and client relationship building
  • Leadership opportunities in managing cross-functional project teams
Full Job Description
Working on commercial construction project sites across southern Wisconsin in various markets including health care, multi-family mixed use, industrial, and more, Project Managers lead the overall safety, strategy, and success of complex construction projects-from preconstruction through closeout. They drive results through collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Project Leadership
• Oversee all phases of construction to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget, and on-schedule projects
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts
• Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation
• Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards
• Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction
• Successfully manage projects exceeding $25 million

Team & People
• Lead by example-modeling safety, integrity, and teamwork
• Motivate and develop project engineers, superintendents, and other team members
• Communicate clearly and proactively across all project levels
• Foster collaboration and accountability within project teams

Quality & Safety
• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections for compliance and quality assurance
• Address variances promptly with clear documentation and corrective action
• Apply Lean principles to improve performance and eliminate waste

Client & Business Development
• Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and partners
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and participating in presentations and interviews
• Negotiate and secure repeat and referral work

WHAT YOU BRING
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience managing commercial construction projects while leading collaborative teams
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects-ideally in healthcare, education, institutional, or mixed-use markets
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and bidding
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration software
• Willingness to work from offices and project sites between Milwaukee and Madison

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