Director of Project Management

Extension, Inc; Town of Jackson (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable project management firm is seeking a Director of Project Management in Jackson, WI. This role involves leading and mentoring a team, managing project contracts, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience, required certifications, and expertise in Procore software. The position offers a competitive salary of approximately $120,000 plus profit sharing, along with a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Strong benefits package

PTO

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management, construction, or civil engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership.
• Strong experience with contracts, blueprint reading, bidding, and leading cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and preconstruction staff.
• Oversee bidding, estimating, scheduling, and execution to ensure safety, quality, and profitability.
• Act as a client-facing leader, building partnerships and resolving project challenges.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and timelines with precision and accountability.
• Drive process improvements and establish KPIs to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Contract management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, civil engineering, or related field

PMP certification

OSHA-10 certification

Tools

Procore software

Job description

Extension is seeking a Director of Project Management for a Direct Hire opportunity with one of our clients working onsite, located in Jackson, WI.

About Our Client

• Unique and high-profile projects that combine creativity, engineering, and construction expertise.
• Collaborative, feedback-driven leadership culture focused on continuous improvement.
• Competitive compensation, strong benefits package, PTO, and profit sharing.

Key Objectives / Role Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of project managers and preconstruction staff.
• Oversee bidding, estimating, scheduling, and execution to ensure safety, quality, and profitability.
• Act as a client-facing leader, building partnerships and resolving project challenges.
• Manage contracts, budgets, and timelines with precision and accountability.
• Drive process improvements and establish KPIs to improve efficiency and outcomes.

Desired Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, project management, civil engineering, or related field.
• PMP certification required; OSHA-10 certification required.
• 10+ years of project management, construction, or civil engineering experience, including 5+ years in leadership.
• Proficiency in Procore software (mandatory).
• Strong experience with contracts, blueprint reading, bidding, and leading cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect clients and internal operations.

Salary Information

• Base Salary: ~$120,000
• Additional Compensation: Profit sharing
• Travel: ~20%

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