Senior Project Manager

Findorff; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee-owned (ESOP)

401(k) + contributions

Profit sharing

Generous PTO

Parental leave

On-site fitness center

Heated parking

Strong career development

Job summary

Findorff, a Madison-based builder, seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from planning to closeout. You will own the process, relationships, and results across diverse project types, sizes, and complexities.

In this role, you will leverage deep knowledge of building systems, materials, and methods to ensure safety, mitigate risks, and drive timely delivery. You will oversee bidding, contracts, scheduling, and financial performance while guiding project teams to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction.
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination.
• Extensive experience with contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution in a commercial construction environment.
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction projects from early planning through closeout, owning the process, relationships, and results.
• Apply deep understanding of building systems and construction methods to lead with safety, mitigate risks, and keep projects moving forward.
• Lead bidding, contracting, subcontractor/vendor selection, and submittals to align with timelines and requirements.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, lead meetings, coordinate with self-perform teams and subcontractors, and ensure safety planning.
• Manage all financial aspects from preconstruction through forecasting, cost control, and change management.

Skills

Project management

Commercial construction

Risk management

Contract administration

Team leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Job description

As a Madison builder since 1890, Findorff is proud to deliver award-winning construction services to projects of all sizes in Dane County and beyond. We are driven by strong relationships, expert craftsmanship, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

What We Are Looking For

• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience in commercial construction
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale projects valued at $80M or more from preconstruction through closeout
• Proven ability to negotiate and manage complex project situations with a high level of professionalism and sound judgment
• Advanced knowledge of building systems, construction methods, sequencing, and trade coordination
• Extensive experience with contracts, risk management, and dispute resolution in a commercial construction environment
• Established track record of leading project teams with a collaborative, team-first leadership approach

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Project Manager with Findorff, you'll lead construction projects from early planning through closeout, owning the process, the relationships, and the results. Because our work spans a wide range of project types, sizes, and complexities, no two projects look exactly the same. What stays consistent is your role as a trusted leader and problem solver.

• Apply Construction Expertise: Use your deep understanding of building systems, materials, and construction methods to lead with safety, anticipate and mitigate risks, proactively solve problems, and keep projects moving forward.
• Drive Procurement Efforts: Lead bidding and contracting processes, oversee subcontractor and vendor selection, and manage submittals to keep work aligned with project requirements and timelines.
• Plan and Execute Projects: Develop and maintain project schedules, lead meetings, coordinate with self-perform teams and subcontractors, and champion safety planning to deliver successful, well-executed projects.
• Own Financial Performance: Manage all financial aspects of your projects — from preconstruction and estimating through forecasting, cost control, and change management — ensuring strong financial outcomes.
• Lead Project Teams: Provide clear direction and leadership to project teams, fostering strong communication, mentoring team members, resolving conflicts, and building lasting relationships with clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Why Findorff

• Employee-owned (ESOP) to build long-term wealth alongside your career
• Local work with most projects within an hour of your main office
• Stable, predictable backlog driven by long-term client relationships with over 90% of our work with repeat clients
• Diverse portfolio to expand your experience across multiple market sectors
• People-first culture grounded in respect, collaboration, and doing the right thing

Plus

• competitive compensation
• 401(k) + contributions
• profit sharing
• generous PTO
• paid parental leave
• on-site fitness center
• heated parking
• strong career development support

Diversity matters.

Findorff recognizes the talents of all, appreciating the different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that make us a stronger company and partner for the communities we live and work in.

Findorff provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.