Senior Project Manager - Hospitality-First Construction Leader

Gardner Builders; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Health benefits

Dental & Vision

401(k)

Life Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gardner Builders seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects in Milwaukee, spanning healthcare, interiors, industrial, higher education, and life sciences, all while delivering hospitality-forward leadership and exceptional results. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor project teams.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and strategic growth for Gardner’s market presence.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in commercial construction project management.
• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering (or related field).
• Strong financial acumen and cost reporting.
• Proficient with Procore, MS Project, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple commercial construction projects where you’re accountable for success across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Cultivate strong, trust-based client relationships, serving as a liaison and advisor throughout the project lifecycle.
• Represent Gardner's mission and vision in proposal presentations, interviews, and industry events.
• Generate new business opportunities by leveraging relationships with owners and the design community.
• Oversee project contracts, risk management, and financial performance with a focus on accuracy, profitability, and strategic growth.
• Manage bidding, estimating, forecasting, change orders, pay applications, and trade partner invoicing.
• Quickly and professionally resolve challenges, mobilizing resources and aligning teams toward solutions.
• Guide project teams through all construction phases, ensuring communication, collaboration, and accountability.
• Lead project and procurement meetings to maintain alignment with clients, designers, and trade partners.
• Drive project closeout, including punch list oversight, final billings, and completion of closeout checklists.
• Contribute to long-term strategies for Gardner's growth in the Mission Critical market.

Skills

Leadership

Relationship building

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Outbuild

Bluebeam

Job description

Gardner Builders seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead multiple commercial construction projects in Milwaukee, spanning healthcare, interiors, industrial, higher education, and life sciences, all while delivering hospitality-forward leadership and exceptional results. You will cultivate trusted client relationships, oversee budgets and schedules, and mentor project teams.

The role emphasizes accountability, collaboration, and strategic growth for Gardner’s market presence.