Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

ESOP

Onsite fitness center

Underground parking

Paid parental leave

Career growth

Job summary

J.H. Findorff & Son Inc. in Milwaukee seeks a Senior Project Manager - Mission Critical to lead highly complex, large‑scale data center projects from preconstruction through closeout.

You will provide strategic leadership to project teams, manage safety, quality, schedule, and costs, and act as a trusted partner to owners and stakeholders to deliver reliable, high‑performance environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent construction experience.
• 10–15 years managing large construction projects (> $50M).
• Broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods.

Responsibilities

• Foster relationships with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors and teams.
• Issue subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, and payment requests.
• Manage contract terms, invoicing, and COIs.
• Create and update project schedules and keep stakeholders informed.
• Oversee procurement logs and submittals.
• Support Superintendent with scheduling, quantity tracking, and Top 10 lists.
• Participate in Storyboarding efforts.
• Apply knowledge of building systems and construction sequencing.
• Drive timely project close‑out and support business development.
• Contribute to proposals and interviews.

Skills

Contract management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Storyboarding

Building systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management

Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Architecture or Finance

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Excel

Job description

At Findorff, we bring expertise and value in construction that extends far beyond building. From humble beginnings in 1890, Findorff has now grown to become one of the region's most trusted construction firms. As an employee‑owned company, our staff take pride in shaping communities through a commitment to quality and relationships.

As a Senior Project Manager ‑ Mission Critical, you'll lead the successful delivery of highly complex, large‑scale projects such as data centers and other mission‑critical facilities. You bring deep expertise across all phases of construction‑preconstruction, project execution, and closeout‑while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, financial performance, and client satisfaction.

In this role, you'll provide strategic leadership to project teams, oversee multiple large or complex projects, and serve as a trusted partner to owners and stakeholders. Your ability to navigate challenges, lead teams, and drive results will be critical to delivering high‑performance environments where precision and reliability are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster, develop, and maintain strong relationships with Owners, Architects, Subcontractors and colleagues while building consensus with project stakeholders through positive communication.
• Prepare and manage the process of issuing subcontracts, purchase orders, change orders, monthly payment requests for project teams.
• Actively manage contract terms and compliances, including prompt invoice approval, resolving issues and Certificates of Insurance.
• Create and update project schedules and keep project stakeholders informed.
• Proactively manage procurement logs and submittal processes.
• Assist Superintendent with short duration scheduling, quantity tracking, and Top 10 lists.
• Demonstrate active participation in Storyboarding efforts.
• Has demonstrated a broad knowledge of building systems, components and construction methods, including the complexities in dependency and sequences of all construction related activities.
• Proven record of strong and timely project close‑out. Ensure all close out activities to run smoothly.
• Actively participate in business development efforts including, requests for proposal responses and interviews.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical), Architecture, Finance or related field (equivalent experience in lieu of degree will be considered).
• 10‑15 years of progressive experience managing construction projects exceeding $50 million.
• A broad knowledge of building systems and construction methods.
• Experience with a self‑perform GC is a plus.
• An understanding of the complexities and sequences of all construction activities.
• Knowledge of construction law, contract terms, dispute resolution, and risk management.

Perks & Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• A people‑first, inclusive culture
• Onsite fitness center (Madison & Milwaukee)
• Heated, underground parking
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Generous PTO and floating holidays
• Healthy 401(k) and profit sharing
• Paid parental leave
• Findorff Shop credit to buy company swag
• Career growth and development
• Mentorship and guidance

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.