Senior Project Manager - General Contractor

Jobot; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Program (Project Based)

Benefits package (medical, vision, ...

Long term disability

Voluntary life insurance

401K with company match

Company vehicle or vehicle allowance

Career growth opportunities

Mentor junior team members

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead major, complex construction projects from preconstruction through close-out. You’ll oversee budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, self-perform teams where applicable, quality control, safety compliance, and client relations.

You’ll guide project budgets, cost reporting, change orders, and risk mitigation while mentoring junior staff. The role emphasizes safety, integrity, and strong stakeholder management in a dynamic, growth-focused

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field.
• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience on large/complex projects.
• Experience managing diverse project types (healthcare, hospitality, corporate, institutional, data center, retail).

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle execution of large-scale commercial projects from preconstruction through close-out.
• Lead project teams and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with budgets, schedules, quality, safety and sustainability goals.
• Manage budgets, cost reporting, change orders, value engineering, and risk mitigation to maintain financial performance.
• Serve as main point of contact with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Scheduling

Client relations

Team leadership

Safety compliance

BIM/VDC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management

Tools

BIM/VDC

Job description

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead major, complex construction projects — acting as the primary point of accountability from preconstruction through close-out. Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year.

A bit about us

We’re a well-established commercial construction firm with nearly a century of experience delivering impactful projects — from healthcare facilities, educational institutions and corporate offices to cultural venues, hospitality, retail, data centers, and mission-critical installations. Our philosophy centers on sustainability, high-performance buildings, innovation through technology and virtual design, and a people-first culture built on safety, integrity, stewardship, and community.

We take pride in being more than just builders — we aim to create environments that improve quality of life and support long-term value for clients and communities alike.

Why join us

• Bonus Program (Project Based)
• Benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, and vision insurance
• Long term disability and voluntary life insurance
• 401K with company match
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Unmatched career growth opportunity
• Opportunity manage and mentor junior team members

Job Details

As a Senior Project Manager, you will lead major, complex construction projects — acting as the primary point of accountability from preconstruction through close-out. You’ll manage all phases of project delivery: budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, self-perform teams (where applicable), quality control, safety compliance, and client relations.

• Oversee and manage full-lifecycle execution of large-scale commercial projects — from preconstruction and planning through close-out.
• Lead project teams and subcontractors (and internal self-perform trades when applicable), ensuring alignment with project goals, -budgets, schedules, quality, safety, and sustainability objectives.
• Manage project budgets, cost reporting, change orders, value engineering, and risk mitigation to maintain financial performance.
• Serve as the main point of contact with clients, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders — fostering transparent communication and strong relationships.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality assurance, and sustainability standards.
• Mentor and guide junior project staff, fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented team environment.
• Promote and uphold company values such as safety, integrity, stewardship, diversity, partnership, and leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field) — or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive construction project management experience, including significant responsibility on large and/or complex -commercial projects.
• Proven track record managing diverse project types (e.g., healthcare, hospitality, corporate, institutional, data center, retail, etc.) is a strong plus.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, subcontractors, self-perform trades, architects/engineers, and consultants.
• Strong financial acumen: budget management, cost control, forecasting, and change-order management.
• Skilled in schedule development and management, with ability to navigate challenging site logistics and tight urban or campus settings.
• Familiarity with modern construction methods including BIM/VDC, lean construction, sustainable/high-performance building practices, and integrated project delivery when applicable. Excellent leadership, communication, client-relations, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Commitment to safety, quality, ethics, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

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.