Assistant Construction Project Manager - Rapid Growth to PM

apartmentMichael Page placeWaukesha calendar_month 

About Our Client

My client is a top-name general contractor based in Wisconsin. They currently have a small team sitting out of there office in Waukesha and are looking for a more junior project manager to help build the office. They will offer this person a robust growth track, consistent professional development, and above market compensation.

outstanding growth track for APMs. Expect to be managing your own projects within 12-18 months.

Overview of the contractor:

  • Full-service General Contractor in Waukesha, WI
  • Generating $40M a year in revenue.
  • Touches on just about everything from tenant improvement, to commercial, to multi-family projects.
  • Fully functioning ESOP.
  • Excellent leadership and culture in place, leadership has won multiple awards.
  • Great work/life balance - in-house daycare, remote flexibility once on-boarded and no working weekends or overtime.
  • 20% annual bonus
Job Description
  • Organize and assist in leading projects commercial projects from precon to close out
  • Help manage overall project financials, including developing and maintaining financial projections
  • Allocate estimates into accounting system
  • Identify cost codes, approve invoices, create monthly billings and manage budgets
  • Manage financials and accounting billings, change orders, and maintain schedules
  • Maintain trade partner, subcontractors, and supplier budgets; select partners and suppliers
  • Manage billings, contracts creation, and contract buyouts
  • Collaborate with Project Superintendent to execute all construction phases, including site visits
  • RFIs, submittals, subcontracts, purchase orders, etc.
  • Develop and maintain high-contact client relationships
  • Manage high standards of quality, risk, safety, and compliance on and off site
  • Attend meetings and training as assigned
  • Complete projects as assigned
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
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Proven experience as a Project Engineer or Intern in the construction industry, preferably with commercial and industrial projects.
  • Strong knowledge of construction methodologies, building codes, and safety regulations.
  • Proficient in project management software and tools.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Demonstrated leadership and team management skills.
  • PMP certification is a plus.
What's on Offer
  • A competitive base salary between $60,000-80,000 (Depending on Experience)
  • 20% bonus structure
  • Generous 401K structure (4% match)
  • Gas card
  • Company profit sharing
  • Robust career advancement opportunity
  • Strong training programs
  • Generous PTO Days
  • Company wide events
  • Hybrid flexibility
apartmentMichael PageplaceWaukesha
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apartmentMichael PageplaceWaukesha
management approach  •  Great relationships with subcontractors  •  Strong pipeline of projects through 2025 Job Description  •  Develop a thorough understanding of the entire scope of work, including plans, specifications, logistics, materials, equipment...