Construction Project Manager

Talently; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Talently in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to lead ground-up and complex commercial projects on-site. You will manage teams, coordinate owners, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers, and ensure successful delivery from bidding through closeout.

The ideal candidate has 5–10+ years in construction management, deep knowledge of contracts, scheduling, and cost controls, and a strong commitment to safety and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience across all phases of construction and preconstruction management.
• Experience managing commercial, ground-up, healthcare, retail or hospitality projects.
• Ability to lead project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of contracts, scheduling, estimating, change management, and project controls.
• Advanced problem-solving, conflict-resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, quality standards, local ordinances, and industry requirements.
• Committed team player with a strong focus on client satisfaction and professional representation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple construction projects through all phases, from bidding and preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead project teams including superintendents, architects, project coordinators, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, architects, consultants, and community partners.
• Evaluate bids, pricing, schedules, conceptual estimates, and schematic-level estimates.
• Negotiate subcontracts and manage owner contracts, including negotiations and documentation.
• Build, update, troubleshoot, and manage project schedules to maintain progress and performance.
• Lead progress meetings, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, potential change orders, and change order generation.
• Oversee safety, quality control, billing, cost management, profitability, issue resolution, and project documentation.

Skills

years of experience across all phases

lead project teams

contracts & scheduling knowledge

problem-solving & negotiation

MS Office proficiency

safety & quality standards

client satisfaction focus

stakeholder coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Mgmt / Engineering

Job description

Skills: commercial, ground up, Healthcare, retail, hospitality

About the Construction Company / The Opportunity:

Join an established construction organization known for delivering customized, high-quality construction solutions across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial, municipal, retail, hospitality, and residential markets. This opportunity is ideal for a proven Construction Project Manager who values integrity, safety, teamwork, client satisfaction, and superior craftsmanship. In this on-site role, you will lead diverse ground-up and construction management projects while building strong relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple construction projects through all phases, from bidding and preconstruction through closeout.
• Lead project teams including superintendents, architects, project coordinators, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, clients, architects, consultants, and community partners.
• Evaluate bids, pricing, schedules, conceptual estimates, and schematic-level estimates.
• Negotiate subcontracts and manage owner contracts, including negotiations and documentation.
• Build, update, troubleshoot, and manage project schedules to maintain progress and performance.
• Lead progress meetings, subcontractor coordination, RFIs, potential change orders, and change order generation.
• Oversee safety, quality control, billing, cost management, profitability, issue resolution, and project documentation.

Must-Have Skills:

• 5-10+ years of experience across all phases of construction and preconstruction management.
• Demonstrated experience managing commercial, ground-up, healthcare, retail, or hospitality projects.
• Proven ability to lead project teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of construction contracts, scheduling, estimating, change management, and project controls.
• Advanced problem-solving, conflict-resolution, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety, quality standards, local ordinances, and industry requirements.
• Committed team player with a strong focus on client satisfaction and professional representation.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience estimating or managing self-performed carpentry, concrete, and masonry work.
• Experience with production studies and self-performed trade planning.
• Background managing healthcare, retail, hospitality, or other complex commercial projects.
• Familiarity with construction scheduling, cost-tracking, and project management software.
• Established relationships with owners, architects, subcontractors, consultants, and suppliers.