Construction Project Manager

The Planet Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 92,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a seasoned Construction Project Manager for a 12‑month contract in Milwaukee. You will lead day-to-day construction activities, oversee scheduling, budgeting, and cost forecasting, and coordinate with clients, engineering teams, and subcontractors to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities include contract administration, RFIs, submittals, progress monitoring, safety, quality, and compliance, with travel of about one week per month as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of construction project management experience, or equivalent.
• Experience managing schedules, budgets, cost control, and project reporting.
• Subcontractors, contracts, change orders, and construction documentation experience.
• GAAP understanding and proficiency with MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and oversee project execution.
• Lead planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction personnel.
• Manage contracts, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, earned value, schedule performance, and financial reporting.
• Oversee project safety, quality, permits, risk management, and compliance.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor bidding, scope development, and contract administration.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, project turnover, and closeout activities.
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Contract administration

Communication

Analytics

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field

Job description

Job Type: Contract – 12 Months

Pay Rate: $67–$76 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day construction activities and oversee successful project execution.
• Lead project planning, scheduling, estimating, budgeting, and cost forecasting.
• Coordinate with clients, engineering teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and construction personnel.
• Manage contracts, subcontract agreements, change orders, RFIs, submittals, and project documentation.
• Monitor project progress, costs, earned value, schedule performance, and financial reporting.
• Oversee project safety, quality assurance, permits, risk management, and compliance.
• Manage procurement activities, subcontractor bidding, scope development, and contract administration.
• Coordinate commissioning, startup, project turnover, and closeout activities.
• Prepare and present project status reports to internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and leadership to project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field, with 7 years of relevant construction project management experience. Equivalent applicable experience may substitute for the degree requirement.
• Strong experience managing construction projects, including schedules, budgets, cost control, and project reporting.
• Experience managing subcontractors, contracts, change orders, and construction documentation.
• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Must meet company driving requirements and be willing to travel at least one week per month.