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Project Manager - Commercial

Madison, Wisconsin Permanent USD100,000 - USD150,000 per year View Job Description
The Project Manager - Commercial will oversee construction projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within scope, and on budget. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage resources and deliver high-quality work around the Madison and Milwaukee areas.
  • Lead marquee projects while enjoying real work-life balance.
  • Join a growing builder with bonuses, profit sharing, and stability.

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected, family-owned design-build contractor with a reputation built on quality, repeat business, and long-term client relationships. Despite having fewer than 25 employees, they consistently compete for and deliver projects that many significantly larger contractors would pursue, thanks to a proven construction process and a client base that trusts them to execute.With more than $180M in backlog and ambitious growth plans, the company is seeking a Project Manager who wants to play a meaningful role in its future. Unlike larger organizations where layers of management can slow decision-making, you'll work directly with company leadership, have a voice in project strategy, and enjoy clear visibility into your future growth path.

Job Description

The Project Manager - Commercial will:

  • Manage design-build projects from preconstruction through closeout.
  • Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and forecasts.
  • Coordinate owners, architects, engineers, subcontractors, and field teams.
  • Lead project meetings and maintain strong client communication.
  • Review drawings, specifications, and project scope requirements.
  • Monitor project financial performance and profitability.
  • Proactively identify risks, schedule impacts, and project challenges.
  • Support project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality and customer service.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Project Manager - Commercial should have:

  • 2+ years of experience independently managing commercial building and construction projects.
  • Alternatively, 4+ years as an Assistant Project Manager at a well-structured contractor.
  • Strong understanding of commercial construction processes and project execution.
  • Ability to manage multiple responsibilities without requiring extensive oversight.
  • Experience in design-build construction is a plus.
  • Process-oriented mindset with strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to build strong client, subcontractor, and consultant relationships.
  • Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related degree preferred but not required.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from $100,000 to $150,000 annually.
  • Biannual performance bonus program with a strong history of payouts.
  • Additional project-completion bonuses on qualifying projects.
  • Profit-sharing and retirement program with significant long-term upside.
  • Flexible work schedule and strong work-life balance.
  • Health insurance assistance, HSA/HRA contributions, and retirement benefits.
  • Direct access to company leadership and clearly defined career growth opportunities.



Interested? Apply today.

Contact
Nate Haring
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7117862

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Where
Madison
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Nate Haring
Job Reference
JN-102026-7117862
 

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