Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Pepper Construction

$95K — $115K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
  • Experience managing commercial construction projects with collaborative teams
  • Proven ability to lead large, complex projects, ideally in healthcare, education, or mixed-use markets
  • Strong business acumen with 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

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all phases of construction to ensure safety, quality, budget, and schedule adherence
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts
  • Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation activities
  • Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contracts and safety standards
  • Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting
  • Direct project closeout, commissioning, and turnover for client satisfaction
  • Successfully manage projects valued over $25 million

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with a focus on safety and integrity
  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership
  • Exposure to varied markets including healthcare, industrial, and mixed-use
  • Engagement with clients and partners for business development
  • Potential for repeat and referral work based on relationship cultivation
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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