Project Manager - Growing General Contractor - Madison, WI

apartmentMichael Page placeMadison calendar_month 

About Our Client

My client is a full service general contractor that has been serving clients successfully for forty years. They are headquartered out of the northern suburbs of Chicago but have been building in Wisconsin for years through their Milwaukee office.

They have been expanding in Wisconsin and now are beginning the work of establishing a strong Madison presence. In Wisconsin, they specialize in healthcare, municipal and light commercial work.

Overview:

  • Project Locations: all in the greater Madison area
  • Culture: Upstart, close-knit, and entrepreneurial
  • Leadership: Spearheaded by a VP at the company with over 20+ years construction experience
  • Workflow: Hands off management approach
  • Project Size: Varies depending on what is in the pipeline
  • Reputation: Great relationships with subcontractors
  • Business Outlook: Fast growth, winning lots of projects quickly
Job Description
  • Lead project team in implementing goals and driving customer satisfaction
  • Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and QA/QC policies
  • Manage internal and external reporting, change orders, and pre-construction processes
  • Assist with project estimating and address escalating issues professionally
  • Develop relationships with clients, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Collaborate with project stakeholders to determine specifications
  • Create and negotiate subcontractor scopes and contracts
  • Obtain necessary permits and licenses
  • Allocate resources within budget constraints
  • Coordinate with field staff and manage project team
  • Monitor progress, prepare reports, and manage financials
  • Ensure adherence to quality, health, and safety standards
  • Create and maintain project schedules
  • Oversee project closeout and accounting-related duties
  • Mentor team members and manage their performance
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.

The Successful Applicant
  • 5+ years commercial construction project management experience
  • Bachelor's degree (Construction Management or Engineering preferred)
  • OSHA Safety certified
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent organizational and time-management abilities
  • Superior communication and negotiation skills
  • Attention to detail and quality-focused
  • Advanced project management skills (scheduling, estimating, contract knowledge)
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Proficient in construction methodologies and procedures
  • Skilled in coordinating multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities
  • Proficient with industry-standard software (MS Office, Adobe Acrobat)
  • Experience with Construction Management software
  • Job order contracting experience (preferred)
  • Healthcare construction experience (preferred)
What's on Offer
  • Competitive base salary up to $125,000
  • Car allowance
  • Annual bonus
  • Full benefit package (Healthcare, Dental, Vision)
  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • PTO (up to 3+ weeks starting), Company holidays and paid sick leave
  • Cell phone/laptop and other tech
  • WFH Flexibility up to 2 days a week
  • Clear promotion targets
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