Description:
We are hiring a Project Manager to run repeat-client ground-up commercial projects ($5M–$40M). These are program-driven builds with aggressive schedules and disciplined execution standards for large-format retail, warehouse, fuel, and car wash projects.
What Makes These Projects Different
- Repeat clients (not constant new-client risk)
- Program delivery (standardized project types)
- No trailer work/office-based PM
- Stable pipeline
- Superintendents focused on field execution
Position Responsibilities
1. Financial Control
- Manage project budget
- Track cost-to-complete weekly
- Maintain accurate forecasting
- Protect fee through disciplined cost management
2. Master Schedule Ownership
- Develop and maintain master schedule
- Align Superintendent lookaheads with overall schedule
- Identify schedule risk early and deploy recovery plans
- Maintain milestone accountability
3. Change Management
- Price, negotiate, and execute change orders
- Control non-client-driven change exposure (<20% target)
- Ensure all changes are documented and approved before work proceeds
4. Client & Stakeholder Leadership
- Primary point of contact for owner
- Conduct regular OAC meetings
- Communicate risk transparently and early
- Maintain repeat-client trust
5. Trade Partner Management
- Lead subcontractor procurement and scope alignment
- Enforce contract terms
- Support Superintendent in field authority
- Resolve escalated trade conflicts
6. Documentation & Controls
- Maintain complete Procore records
- Review and approve submittals
- Manage RFI process
- Ensure pay apps align with progress
- Control closeout documentation
Compensation & Benefits
- $110,000 - $130,000 base salary
- Performance- and Project Completion-based bonus structure
- Generous profit-sharing contributions
- No trailer work/Work from Madison office with weekly visits to project
- 401(k) with 3% of gross wages safe harbor contribution
- Health and dental coverage
- Stable pipeline of repeat-client work
Requirements:
- 5+ years as a commercial construction Project Manager
- Ground-up experience ($5M–$25M projects)
- Strong cost forecasting and schedule management discipline
- Experience managing repeat-client programs preferred
- Procore fluency
- Ability to lead Superintendents without undermining field authority
- Clear, structured communication style
