Senior Project Manager / Estimator – Commercial Construction

Pay: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Step into a high-impact leadership role with a strong, established commercial construction company
• Work directly with ownership and help shape day-to-day operations, project execution, and long-term growth
• Take ownership of projects from estimating and pre-construction through closeout
• Join a company with a strong reputation in Southeastern Wisconsin and a history of successful commercial projects
• Rare potential path to partnership or ownership for the right long-term fit
• Competitive compensation with bonus potential for strong performance

Location: On-site in Milwaukee, WI. This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll work closely with ownership, project teams, subcontractors, and clients across the Southeastern Wisconsin market.

Note: Candidates must have strong commercial construction project management experience, estimating/pre-construction experience, and the ability to take ownership of projects and day-to-day operational responsibilities.

About Us

We are a Milwaukee-based commercial general contractor with deep roots in Southeastern Wisconsin. Confidential Employer. Our team specializes in retail, industrial, office, community, and commercial building projects, and we take pride in delivering high-quality work through strong planning, accountability, and trusted subcontractor relationships.

Job Description

• Lead commercial construction projects from pre-construction through completion
• Prepare and manage estimates, budgets, schedules, scopes, and project documentation
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field teams, inspectors, and client stakeholders
• Oversee project execution to ensure work is completed on time, within budget, and to quality standards
• Review plans, identify project challenges early, and drive practical solutions
• Manage communication between ownership, clients, subcontractors, and internal team members
• Support operational improvements, project workflows, and company growth initiatives
• Help build structure, accountability, and consistency across day-to-day project operations
• Contribute as a senior leader with the potential to grow into a broader operational or ownership role

Qualifications

• 5+ years of commercial construction project management experience preferred
• Strong estimating and pre-construction experience required
• Experience managing commercial, industrial, retail, office, or community building projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, budgets, subcontractors, and client expectations
• Strong knowledge of construction schedules, scopes, drawings, change orders, and job costing
• Proven leadership skills with a proactive, take-charge approach
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Experience with construction project management software preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred, but not required with strong experience

Why You Will Love Working Here

This is not just another project management job. It is an opportunity to join a growing company at a senior level, work directly with ownership, and help influence the future of the business. If you are a hands-on commercial construction leader who wants more responsibility, more impact, and the potential for long-term partnership or ownership, this could be a strong fit.

JPC-1071

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

5/20 UPDATE: Only submit candidates with construction experience of retail, industrial, office and commercial buildings.

Requirements: Must-haves: 7+ yrs commercial construction project management exp, strong estimating/pre-construction experience

• Nice to haves:

• Additional context: Relocation- [yesno]. Packages - [yesno]

• Salary Bands:

  • 7-9 years directly relevant commercial PM/estimating experience: $100K-$110K

  • 10-14 years directly relevant experience with strong estimating and full-cycle PM ownership: $110K-$125K

  • 15+ years, senior leadership ability, can help run day-to-day operations: $125K-$130K+

  • Perfect-fit candidate with operational leadership and partnership potential: $130K+ possible

Submission Email: Gino - gino.carini@marenzogroup.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Milwaukee-based commercial GC seeking a senior commercial construction PM/Estimator who can manage projects, estimate, and potentially help run day-to-day operations. Strong fit is a take-charge leader with commercial construction PM and estimating experience. Ownership/partnership opportunity possible for the right long-term candidate.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Senior Project Manager / Estimator – Commercial Construction - Marenzo Construction Group - JPC 1071 - Source

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• Client job title: Senior Project Manager / Estimator – Commercial Construction

• Location: Milwaukee, WI

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 7

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Senior Project Manager, Project Manager, Construction Project Manager, Commercial Construction PM, Estimator, Senior Estimator, Project Executive, Operations Manager, General Contractor, Commercial GC, Preconstruction, Retail Construction, Industrial Construction.

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