Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction

4 days ago

Milwaukee, WI, United States Pepper Construction Full time

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

Working on project sites across southern Wisconsin, Senior 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

* 10-15 years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects

* 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

At Pepper, our values guide everything we do:

We do the right thing.

We find a way.

We care.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

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