We are hiring a Project Manager to run repeat-client ground-up commercial projects ($5M–$40M). These are program-driven builds with aggressive schedules and disciplined execution standards for large-format retail, warehouse, fuel, and car wash projects.
What Makes These Projects Different
· Repeat clients (not constant new-client risk)
· Program delivery (standardized project types)
· No trailer work/office-based PM
· Stable pipeline
· Superintendents focused on field execution
Position Responsibilities
1. Financial Control
· Manage project budget
· Track cost-to-complete weekly
· Maintain accurate forecasting
· Protect fee through disciplined cost management
2. Master Schedule Ownership
· Develop and maintain master schedule
· Align Superintendent lookaheads with overall schedule
· Identify schedule risk early and deploy recovery plans
· Maintain milestone accountability
3. Change Management
· Price, negotiate, and execute change orders
· Control non-client-driven change exposure (<20% target)
· Ensure all changes are documented and approved before work proceeds
4. Client & Stakeholder Leadership
· Primary point of contact for owner
· Conduct regular OAC meetings
· Communicate risk transparently and early
· Maintain repeat-client trust
5. Trade Partner Management
· Lead subcontractor procurement and scope alignment
· Enforce contract terms
· Support Superintendent in field authority
· Resolve escalated trade conflicts
6. Documentation & Controls
· Maintain complete Procore records
· Review and approve submittals
· Manage RFI process
· Ensure pay apps align with progress
· Control closeout documentation
Compensation & Benefits
· $110,000 - $130,000 base salary
· Performance- and Project Completion-based bonus structure
· Generous profit-sharing contributions
· No trailer work/Work from Madison office with weekly visits to project
· 401(k) with 3% of gross wages safe harbor contribution
· Health and dental coverage
· Stable pipeline of repeat-client work
· 5+ years as a commercial construction Project Manager
· Ground-up experience ($5M–$25M projects)
· Strong cost forecasting and schedule management discipline
· Experience managing repeat-client programs preferred
· Procore fluency
· Ability to lead Superintendents without undermining field authority
· Clear, structured communication style