My client - an award winning design/build construction firm - is actively seeking a senior project manager to join their team. In this role you will be running their most prominent projects ($10m+), interfacing with repeat clients, and mentoring a team of mid-career PMs. My client believes in providing first class service to clients, while providing first class work/life balance to employees.
Client Details
This role is based out of Waukesha, has a track record for excellence resulting from a combination of wide-ranging experience, exceptional teamwork, and phenomenal growth. Additionally, our client places a strong emphasis on positive company culture and they want to grow their team with sharp construction professionals. They are a well-respected design-build firm, has been in business for over 20 years and has a national reputation for excellence in luxury commercial projects. Excellent company to work for, as the current president started as a project manager.
- Project Portfolio: luxury and high-end commercial/light commercial
- Project Locations: National (little to no travel for project managers)
- Family oriented culture
- Solid leadership out of top general contractors
- Hands off management approach
- Great relationships with subcontractors
- Strong pipeline (work signed into 2026 from repeat clients)
Description
- Demonstrate proficiency in leading projects from sales, preconstruction, permitting, design, construction, to closeout, collaborating closely with in-house professionals.
- Effectively manage all financial aspects of projects.
- Support the Business Development team in client meetings and sales presentations.
- Supervise junior team members in estimating and quantity take-offs.
- Manage multiple projects primarily in a negotiated contract format, focusing on repeat and referred customers.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborate effectively with in-house architects, interior designers, and real estate professionals to deliver turn-key services.
- Serve as a team leader within the organization.
Profile
- Bachelors degree in construction/engineering related field
- 10+ years in the construction industry
- Estimating abilities
- Client-facing abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Knowledge of relevant construction technologies
- Passion for building
Job Offer
- Extremely competitive base salary (120-140k) based on experience
- Option for WFH flex hybrid (2 days/week)
- Company sponsored healthcare plan with additional HSA contributions
- 401k retirement plan with strong company match
- Yearly bonus tied to company and personal performance
- 3-4+ weeks PTO (negotiable)
- And much more.
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