Project Manager (Ground Up Projects)

Jobot; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Wisconsin is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial construction from concept to completion. You will drive planning, scheduling, budgeting, and coordination with subs, vendors, and internal teams to deliver high-quality results.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of PM experience with GC/CM firms, a proven track record on medium to large ground-up projects, and strong communication and leadership skills. Knowledge of PM tools and scheduling software is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Proven track record managing medium- to large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of project execution and coordination, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings, prepare project schedules, oversee site logistics, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Monitor project financials including change orders, purchase orders, submittals, and RFIs.
• Facilitate regular jobsite meetings and ensure compliance with contract requirements and project specifications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling software

Tools

PM tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Highly Sought After Wisconsin Based GC Seeks PM to Run Ground Up Projects

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ross Theel

Salary: $115,000 - $140,000 per year

A bit about us:

This company is a well-established commercial construction firm with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, ground-up building projects across sectors including commercial, multifamily, healthcare, hospitality, and special projects. With decades of experience in construction management, design coordination, budgeting and scheduling, our team guides clients from early planning through project completion while prioritizing safety, quality, and efficiency. We are committed to building excellent results and fostering long-lasting partnerships with clients, subcontractors, designers, and team members.

Why join us?

At this company, we believe our people are our greatest asset. We cultivate a collaborative, inclusive culture where every team member’s contributions matter. We focus on professional growth, continuous improvement, and shared success. As part of our team, you’ll work on meaningful ground-up construction projects, see your work come to life, and help shape communities through quality building. We support competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for advancement while maintaining a safe, respectful, team-oriented work environment. Whether it’s mentoring, training, or celebrating project milestones together, our team culture encourages excellence, integrity, and long-term professional fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all aspects of project execution and coordination, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and cost control.
• Manage subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure successful delivery with a focus on safety, quality, and client satisfaction.
• Conduct pre-construction meetings, prepare project schedules, oversee site logistics, and maintain clear communication with stakeholders.
• Monitor project financials including change orders, purchase orders, submittals, and RFIs.
• Facilitate regular jobsite meetings and ensure compliance with contract requirements and project specifications.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years of project management experience with a general contractor or construction management firm.
• Proven track record managing medium- to large-scale ground-up commercial construction projects.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency with project management tools and construction scheduling software.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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