Sr. Construction Project Manager - Lead Division Buildout

My client is looking to build out a ground up division, so they are hiring a project manager with ground-up project experience to build out their ground up service offering. The right applicant is entrepreneurial, client focused, and a leader. This person will have the opportunity leverage their technical and leadership skills in a Director level role within the next 3 years. Apply now to hear in 24 hours!

Client Details

Join a small, family-owned firm with a robust portfolio of health-care and commercial projects. The firm is an excellent company culture that leads with the values of integrity and top notch delivery. The company is looking to grow the amount of ground up projects, so they are hiring a project manager with ground-up project experience to build out their ground up service offering. This is an immediate leadership opportunity for the right candidate.

My client at a glance:

• Project Portfolio - Diverse commercial
• Project Locations - all within 90 minutes of downtown Milwaukee
• Culture of excellence and teamwork - project managers have a voice from design process to hand-off
• Great leadership team with clear plans for controlled company growth - this is a key focus of the CEO
• Hands off management approach
• Strong pipeline of projects through 2025

Description

• Managing all phases of commercial construction projects.
• Developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and documentation.
• Leading subcontractor coordination and client communication efforts.
• Overseeing project financial performance, change orders, and risk management.
• Collaborating with field teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Supporting business growth through exceptional client service and project delivery.
• Providing leadership and mentorship opportunities as the department expands.
• This role may evolve into a Project Management Department Lead position, balancing project execution and team leadership responsibilities.
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Profile

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Construction field - ideally 7-10 years
• Ground-up project management experience of commercial, industrial, healthcare, municipal, or retail projects
• Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture preferred
• Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Project)
• Proven track record of effectively and efficiently managing projects
• Strong management ability
• Interest in interacting with clients/owners
• Easy-going, self-motivated, honest, and collaborative

Job Offer

• A competitive base salary between $120,000-$150,000
• Competitive bonus structure, project/profit based
• Medical insurance including dental and vision, with no premium cost for employees
• WFH Flexibility
• Generous 401K structure
• Robust career advancement opportunity
• Strong training programs
• 4 Weeks PTO
• Company wide events
• Company phone and laptop provided

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

Requirements Minimum of 5 years of experience in the Construction field - ideally 7-10 years Ground-up project management experience of commercial, industrial, healthcare, municipal, or retail projects Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or Architecture preferred Proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel, Project) Proven track record of effectively and efficiently managing projects Strong management ability Interest in interacting with clients/owners Easy-going, self-motivated, honest, and collaborative