Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Pepper Construction Group LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction Group LLC is seeking a Project Manager to lead on-site delivery of commercial construction projects in southern Wisconsin, overseeing safety, schedule, and client relations. The role emphasizes collaboration, cost control, and closeout turnover, with projects often exceeding $25 million.

A Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field and experience leading teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects while leading collaborative teams.
• Ability to lead large, complex projects—healthcare, education, institutional, or mixed-use markets.
• Strong business acumen and 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 safety compliance
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to clients
• Manage projects exceeding $25 million

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Team development

Safety compliance

Client relations

Lean principles

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.

Working on commercial construction project sites across southern Wisconsin in various markets including health care, multi-family mixed use, industrial, and more, Project Managers lead the overall safety, strategy, and success of complex construction projects—from preconstruction through closeout. They drive results through collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

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. Pepper does not sponsor work visas.