Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction
7 days ago
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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