Milwaukee Commercial Subcontractor Project Manager

Solid Rock Recruiting, LLC.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to $6,000 annual

Company vehicle

Gas card

Health benefits

PTO / vacation

Long‑term growth opportunity

Job summary

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established commercial specialty subcontractor in the Milwaukee area to add an experienced Project Manager to their team. This role focuses on managing subcontractor projects from award through completion, with emphasis on profitability, scheduling, and customer relationships.

We’re seeking someone who understands specialty subcontractor operations and can run profitable jobs, with a willingness to get hands-on in the field when required.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Project Management experience at minimum.
• Strong construction background and understanding of subcontractor project operations.
• Proven ability to manage projects profitably.
• Comfortable working directly with GCs, customers, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, costs, scheduling, billing, and change orders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to get into the field and be hands‑on when projects require it.
• Commercial painting experience is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage commercial subcontractor projects from contract award through final completion.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, costs, and profitability.
• Coordinate with general contractors, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Work closely with field teams to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.
• Understand when to be in the field and proactively address project needs.
• Monitor project costs, billing, change orders, and financial performance.Coordinate materials, manpower, scheduling, and production requirements.
• Communicate regularly with GCs, customers, and internal leadership.
• Identify potential issues early and develop solutions before they impact the project.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to company standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Take full ownership of project performance and profitability.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Communication

Field coordination

Problem solving

Multitasking

Independent work

Job description

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established commercial specialty subcontractor in the Milwaukee area to add an experienced Project Manager to their team. This role focuses on managing subcontractor projects from award through completion, with emphasis on profitability, scheduling, and customer relationships.

We’re seeking someone who understands specialty subcontractor operations and can run profitable jobs, with a willingness to get hands-on in the field when required.