Project Manager - National General Contractor - Milwaukee, WI

Michael Page; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Health insurance

PTO 15-22.5 days

Education support

Sabbatical

Job summary

Michael Page client, an employee-owned design-build contractor, is hiring a Project Engineer/Assistant Project Manager to support commercial interior and tenant-improvement projects in Milwaukee, coordinating docs with clients, architects, engineers and field teams to keep work on schedule.

With 1–5 years' experience, you will grow into independent project management within 6–12 months, while benefiting from ESOP, base salary 100k–120k, a target bonus, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of commercial construction experience in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar track role.
• Strong understanding of project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and change order management.
• Comfortable taking on increasing responsibility with the goal of managing projects independently within 6-12 months.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, coordination, and execution of commercial interior, tenant improvement, special projects, and mission critical construction projects.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, contracts, and closeout documents.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and project milestones.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Leadership

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Construction Management background

Job description

• Ground-Floor Opportunity with Exceptional Growth Potential
• Entrepreneurial Culture Backed by a Large, Employee-Owned Company

• Ground-Floor Opportunity with Exceptional Growth Potential
• Entrepreneurial Culture Backed by a Large, Employee-Owned Company

About Our Client

This employee-owned design-build contractor is part of a rapidly growing national organization projected to reach approximately $10 billion in annual volume over the next several years. The local office was established recently and has quickly built momentum by focusing on tenant improvement, special projects, and emerging mission critical opportunities. While employees benefit from the resources, systems, and financial strength of a large organization, the office maintains an entrepreneurial culture where team members are encouraged to think and act like owners. The company has a strong track record of promoting from within and creating leadership opportunities for employees who demonstrate initiative and business acumen. As one of the fastest-growing locations in the organization, the office is actively expanding its service offerings and investing in future growth. This creates an opportunity for ambitious professionals to accelerate their careers while benefiting from strong mentorship, long-term advancement potential, and a highly regarded employee ownership program.

Job Description

• Support the planning, coordination, and execution of commercial interior, tenant improvement, special projects, and mission critical construction projects.
• Manage project documentation including RFIs, submittals, change orders, meeting minutes, contracts, and closeout documents.
• Assist with project scheduling, budgeting, cost tracking, and procurement activities.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Perform regular jobsite visits to monitor progress, quality, safety, and project milestones.
• Participate in project meetings and maintain clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Help resolve project challenges and ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Support project turnover, punch list completion, and closeout activities.
• Develop the skills necessary to independently manage projects within 6-12 months.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• 1-5 years of commercial construction experience in a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, or similar project management track role.
• Strong understanding of project documentation, subcontractor coordination, scheduling, and change order management.
• Comfortable taking on increasing responsibility with the goal of managing projects independently within 6-12 months.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering strongly preferred due to the technical and design-build aspects of the work; Construction Management backgrounds may also be considered.
• Exposure to estimating or preconstruction is a significant advantage and will accelerate the learning curve.
• Experience working on tenant improvement, interiors, renovation, healthcare, multifamily, energy, or mission critical projects is beneficial.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with clients, subcontractors, design partners, and internal teams.
• Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and helping build a growing office.
• Demonstrates an ownership mentality and is motivated by long-term career growth and employee ownership opportunities.
• Builder-focused professional who is passionate about construction and enjoys being engaged with projects in both the office and the field.
• Flexible and willing to visit jobsites regularly, with the ability to travel as needed depending on project assignments.
• Ambitious individual seeking a clear path toward expanded responsibility, leadership opportunities, and participation in a rapidly growing business.

What's On Offer

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $120,000 depending on experience
• Annual Bonus: Target bonus of approximately 15%; starts as discretionary and transitions to project-based performance bonuses as autonomy increases
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP):
• Eligible after 6 months of employment
• 20% vesting annually
• 100% vested after 5 years
• Share allocations increase with compensation and tenure
• Opportunity to participate in long-term company growth and share value appreciation
• Health Insurance: Individual coverage costs approximately $2,200 annually
• Paid Time Off:
• 15 days: 0-4 years of service
• 20 days: 5-14 years of service
• 22.5 days: 15+ years of service
• Continuing Education: Financial support for professional development, including PE and RA licensure
• Sabbatical Program: Additional sabbatical benefit every 5 years of employment
• National Resources, Local Autonomy: Entrepreneurial office environment backed by the financial strength and resources of a multi-billion-dollar organization

Contact: Alex Rasmussen

Quote job ref: JN-112026-7141903