Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Pepper Construction Group; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Leader to oversee all phases of construction, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery on projects typically exceeding $25 million. Based in the Milwaukee region, you will manage budgets, schedules, and subcontractor relations while fostering client satisfaction.

Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or related field, with experience leading commercial projects and knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Experience managing commercial construction projects and leading teams.
• Ability to lead large, complex projects in healthcare, education, or mixed-use markets.
• Strong knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and bidding.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction to maintain safety, quality, on-budget and on-schedule delivery.
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts.
• Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation.
• Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure contract and safety compliance.
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage projects exceeding $25 million.

Skills

Project leadership

Budget management

Subcontractor negotiation

Communication

Lean principles

PM software

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.