Project Manager | Ground Up Division

About Our Client

A 3rd-generation, family-owned commercial general contractor that's been building across Wisconsin since 1959, with a reputation built on long-term relationships rather than chasing hard-bid work. The firm delivers negotiated projects across healthcare, commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial markets, and is growing from $50M to a targeted $92M business by expanding its ground-up construction division.

• Manage commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Review and interpret plans, specifications, scopes and contracts
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors, vendors, architects, engineers and owners
• Maintain strong, consistent client relationships throughout the project
• Lead project meetings and manage day-to-day project communication
• Track RFIs, submittals, change orders, pay applications and project documentation
• Review subcontractor pricing and perform trade takeoffs / scope reviews
• Monitor project financials, including buyout, billing, costs and projected final costs
• Identify potential project issues early and develop solutions before they become problems
• Coordinate closely with field teams to ensure projects are being built according to plans, specifications, schedule and quality standards
• Help identify opportunities for additional work and repeat business
• Mentor and provide guidance to APMs and Project Coordinators
• Stay hands-on with project details rather than simply delegating responsibilities
• Initially oversee $3M-$7M healthcare renovation projects, with the opportunity to transition into and help build the company's ground-up construction portfolio
• Bring a customer-focused approach that strengthens relationships with owners, architects and subcontractors and supports future negotiated work

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• 3+ years independently running commercial construction projects
• Proven experience managing $3M+ projects, including at least one ground-up project
• Strong knowledge of MEPs, plans/specs, scheduling, budgets and project execution
• Hands-on PM who takes full ownership rather than relying on delegation
• Strong client and subcontractor relationships with a track record of repeat business
• Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills
• Healthcare, self-perform, estimating or BD experience is a plus
• Entrepreneurial mindset - someone who can help build the ground-up division and win work through relationships

• $150K+ earning potential depending on experience
• Performance bonus potential
• 100% employee healthcare, dental & vision coverage
• 50% premium coverage for dependents
• 4% 401(k) match
• Discretionary annual ESOP contribution after one year
• 3 weeks PTO
• 5 personal days
• 9 paid holidays
• Life & disability insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• WFH flexibility