Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Pepper Construction Group; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group is seeking a skilled Construction Project Manager to lead complex projects across Milwaukee and Madison. You will oversee all phases of construction, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while managing budgets and subcontractor relations.

The role emphasizes strong leadership of engineers and field teams, with opportunities to grow within a national contractor that operates locally.

Qualifications

• Experience leading commercial construction projects and guiding collaborative teams.
• Strong business acumen with knowledge of preconstruction, estimating and bidding.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration software.
• Willingness to work from offices and project sites between Milwaukee and Madison.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget, and on-schedule projects.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation.
• Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards.
• Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting.
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction.
• Successfully manage projects exceeding $25 million.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.

What You’ll Do

Project Leadership

• Oversee all phases of construction to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget, and on-schedule projects
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts
• Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation
• Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards
• Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction
• Successfully manage projects exceeding $25 million

Team & People

• Lead by example—modeling safety, integrity, and teamwork
• Motivate and develop project engineers, superintendents, and other team members
• Communicate clearly and proactively across all project levels
• Foster collaboration and accountability within project teams

Quality & Safety

• Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times
• Conduct regular jobsite inspections for compliance and quality assurance
• Address variances promptly with clear documentation and corrective action
• Apply Lean principles to improve performance and eliminate waste

Client & Business Development

• Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and partners
• Support business development by identifying new opportunities and participating in presentations and interviews
• Negotiate and secure repeat and referral work

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• Experience managing commercial construction projects while leading collaborative teams
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects—ideally in healthcare, education, institutional, or mixed-use markets
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and bidding
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration software
• Willingness to work from offices and project sites between Milwaukee and Madison

At Pepper, Our Values Guide Everything We Do

We do the right thing.

We find a way.

We care.

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.