Lead Construction Project Manager

Pepper Construction Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects across southern Wisconsin, including healthcare, multi-family mixed use, and industrial markets. You will drive safety, strategy, and client satisfaction from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of project engineers, superintendents, and cross-functional teams, with a focus on lean principles, risk management, and

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Team Management

Safety

Education

Construction Management degree or related field

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Pepper Construction is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects across southern Wisconsin, including healthcare, multi-family mixed use, and industrial markets. You will drive safety, strategy, and client satisfaction from preconstruction through closeout, coordinating with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

The role emphasizes leadership of project engineers, superintendents, and cross-functional teams, with a focus on lean principles, risk management, and