Senior Project Manager - Building Construction - DIRECT HIRE/PERMANENT!

Manpower Group (USA); McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits Package

Job summary

Manpower Engineering partners with a reputable construction company in McFarland, WI to hire a Senior Project Manager – Building Construction. You will lead Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers to deliver multi-million-dollar commercial/industrial projects nationwide.

The role demands strong budgeting, scheduling, and contract management skills, with a proven track record in design/build and tenant buildouts. Competitive base salary with bonus and full benefits.

Qualifications

• PM/PMO experience on industrial/commercial construction projects.
• Experience with Procore and contract administration.
• Ability to lead and develop teams of PMs and APMs while maintaining client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead project startup and hand-off from estimating to execution.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans aligned with schedule, budget, and scope.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with plan.
• Anticipate risks and implement mitigation strategies.

Skills

PMP/CCM certification

Leadership

Procore

Construction management

Contract review

Budgeting/financial management

Communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

• Reference Number: 412429
• Published Date: 09/22/2026
• Job Type: Permanent
• Industry: Architecture and Engineering
• Hours: Full Time

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Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with a very reputable, established and growing construction company/general contractor in McFarland, WI on a highly visible and direct hire/permanent Senior Project Manager – Building Construction position that’s available due to continued growth and has strong development and growth opportunities. This role leads a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
The company is a commercial and industrial construction company with over 50 years of experience in new building construction and remodeling. They have a strong track record of success – 20-25% year-over-year growth and the projects to double their sales in the near future. Our client specializes in tenant buildouts, design/build projects, and commercial interior buildouts, serving clients across the United States. The company is known for its attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to customer satisfaction, making them a trusted choice for multi-million-dollar projects. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of commercial and industrial projects, showcasing their ability to meet diverse client needs. A significant percentage of their projects are repeat business from satisfied customers.

• Compensation Plan: Depending on qualifications/experience, this opportunity can offer up to a base salary of $150,000 plus bonus.
• Full Benefits Package.

Manpower Engineering is exclusively partnering with a very reputable, established and growing construction company/general contractor in McFarland, WI on a highly visible and direct hire/permanent Senior Project Manager – Building Construction position that’s available due to continued growth and has strong development and growth opportunities. This role leads a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.
The company is a commercial and industrial construction company with over 50 years of experience in new building construction and remodeling. They have a strong track record of success – 20-25% year-over-year growth and the projects to double their sales in the near future. Our client specializes in tenant buildouts, design/build projects, and commercial interior buildouts, serving clients across the United States. The company is known for its attention to detail, quality craftsmanship, and commitment to customer satisfaction, making them a trusted choice for multi-million-dollar projects. Their extensive portfolio includes a variety of commercial and industrial projects, showcasing their ability to meet diverse client needs. A significant percentage of their projects are repeat business from satisfied customers.

• Compensation Plan: Depending on qualifications/experience, this opportunity can offer up to a base salary of $150,000 plus bonus.
• Full Benefits Package.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Senior Project Manager – Building Construction responsible for the financial, contractual, and operational success of assigned construction projects from contract award through closeout. This position leads planning, coordination, cost control, and communication to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and to contract quality standards, while maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, architects, and sub-contractors. This role leads a team of Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Responsibilities

Project Planning & Execution

• Lead project startup, including turnover from estimating, contract review, and project execution planning, following "hand-off" meeting.
• Develop and maintain project execution plans aligned with schedule, budget, and scope.
• Coordinate with Superintendents to ensure field execution aligns with project plan.
• Anticipate risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies.

Financial Management

• Own the project budget, cost forecasting, and margin performance.
• Review and approve subcontractor pay applications and owner billings.
• Work with Finance to ensure project expenses, budget, pay apps, and Owner Change Orders are executed on time and on budget.
• Track cost-to-complete, by working with Finance Team and implementing corrective actions.

Schedule Management

• Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop and maintain the project schedule.
• Monitor schedule performance and address impacts proactively.
• Drive timely decision-making to prevent delays.
• Ensure milestone and contractual schedule commitments are met.
• Lead OAC meetings.

Contract & Change Management

• Administer prime contract and subcontract agreements.
• Manage Change Order process from identification, through pricing, approval, and final execution.
• Protect company contractual and financial interests.
• Ensure all scope changes are documented and approved in ProCore.
• Create/Manage RFI requests for client in ProCore.

Subcontractor & Vendor Management

• Lead subcontractor communications and scope alignment.
• Manage subcontractor performance, compliance, and coordination.
• Resolve conflicts and performance issues promptly and professionally.
• Collect/Manage monthly AIA from Sub-Contractors & deliver completed AIA to client.

Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Serve as the primary point of contact for owners, architects, and engineers.
• Lead project meetings and provide clear, consistent project reporting.
• Manage expectations and maintain a solutions-oriented approach, internally and externally.
• Build trust through transparency and accountability; Always.

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure project work complies with contract documents, codes, and quality standards.
• Support quality control processes and problem resolution.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and accurate.

Training & Communication

• Procore Champions for office and Field Team.
• Champion communication across all facets of the business, relative to Active Jobs.
• Project Closeout.
• Lead project closeout activities including punch lists, final , and final billing.
• Ensure timely completion of closeout requirements; assisted by PM and APM.
• Support warranty management and post-project follow-up.
• Secure final sign off from Owner & Architects.

Qualifications

• Relevant certifications (i.e. PMP, CCM) is a plus.
• Experience as either a Project Manager, Senior Project Manager, or Project Executive with industrial building construction projects while with a general contractor. Experience with commercial building construction projects will be considered.
• Leadership qualities. Experience with direct reports is a plus (i.e. leading a team of Project Managers and/or Assistant Project Managers).
• Experience with Procore.
• Skills in project coordination and construction management.
• Experience with contract review and financial management of projects.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.