CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGER – OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE

Bloom Companies, LLC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloom Companies, LLC in Milwaukee, WI seeks a Construction Project Manager to serve as the Owner’s Representative, leading commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will advocate for the owner’s interests by coordinating prime contractors, controlling costs and schedules, and ensuring successful delivery. The Bloom culture emphasizes mentorship and growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, budgeting, estimating, risk mitigation, and subcontractor bidding. Review documents for constructability and set project schedules.

Skills

Strong leadership

Negotiation

Multi-tasking

Communication abilities

Reading/interpret drawings

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Autodesk Construction Cloud

MS Project

Primavera (P6)

Job description

Location

• Milwaukee, WI

Bloom is currently seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Manager to serve as the Owner’s Representative, leading commercial projects from preconstruction through closeout. In this role, you will advocate for the owner’s interests by coordinating multiple prime contractors, controlling costs and schedules, and ensuring successful project delivery. The Bloom family has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows us to share our experiences with one another; and in return we can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Bloom Companies is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

Job Description Details

• Assist with planning, budgeting, estimating, risk mitigation, and subcontractor bidding. Review documents for constructability and set project schedules.
• Lead weekly site meetings, monitor schedules/quality, manage RFIs/submittals, negotiate change orders, and review pay applications.
• Act as the primary owner liaison, resolve stakeholder conflicts, ensure site safety compliance, and mentor junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• Experience: 7+ years in commercial construction management (specifically as Construction Manager or Owner’s Rep).
• Technical Skills: Ability to read/interpret drawings, manage multiple contractors, and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, negotiation, multi-tasking, and communication abilities.
• Certifications: PE, RA, CCM, PMP, or OSHA 30.
• Software: Procore, Autodesk Construction Cloud, MS Project, or Primavera (P6).
• Domain Knowledge: Experience with Wisconsin building codes/permitting, LEED/sustainable practices, or municipal/educational/healthcare sectors.