Project Manager - High Profile Construction - Milwaukee

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Permanent USD100,000 - USD125,000 per year View Job Description

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About Our Client

My client is arguably the most reputable GC in the state of Wisconsin. What truly separates them though is that while they compete with the largest firms in the space, they take great pride in maintaining a family-feel environment.

Ownership: Multi-generation family owned, with a plethora of non-family members in leadership
Financials: $600m/year in annual revenue, split between two offices
Project Variety: Diverse portfolio of large healthcare, education, multifamily, and commercial builds
Project Size: Most projects $10-30m+ ground up
Project Locations: All local to their Wisconsin offices
Culture: Family-feel firm, treat all employees as a member of the family

Job Description

Develops robust relationships with clients, design partners, and project stakeholders by understanding clients' business priorities, making regular site visits, and facilitating communication within the project team.
Assists in the construction management process for assigned projects, involving tasks such as reviewing client contracts, participating in preconstruction and bidding, overseeing submittals and RFIs, managing purchases, resolving subcontractor issues, analyzing self-perform activities, and leading project closeouts.
Actively monitors and manages job cost and labor production, participating in recurring meetings with project executives to discuss project financials.
Vigilantly tracks project cashflow, billings, and negotiates Potential Change Items (PCIs).
Engages in proactive risk management by identifying and addressing potential issues, conducting risk analysis, and preparing observation reports.
Creates and maintains project schedules, ensuring alignment of activities and team members.
Monitors project success, adjusting plans in response to challenges and milestones, and communicates changes to the project team.
Conducts weekly schedule updates to stay on top of project timelines.
Performs other assigned duties related to project management.

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The Successful Applicant

Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Engineering, Architecture or Construction Management.
3+ years of experience in construction project management.
Having experience with both change orders and hard-bid estimates.
Working knowledge of skilled trades including carpentry, masonry, concrete work, site excavation and grading, plumbing, fire protection, HVAC and electrical.
Knowledge in commercial construction technology.
Must be proficient in reviewing and understanding all construction documents including specifications and drawings.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with parties including management, subcontractors, consultants, architects, vendors and clients.
Experience leading financials