What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager position at Daniels Construction?
Project Manager
We exist to improve lives.
Building Better: People, Futures, Communities.
Do you thrive in environments where you can take ownership, build lasting relationships, and bring complex projects to life? At Daniels Construction, our Project Managers aren’t just running jobs — they’re helping shape skylines, communities, and futures throughout Southern Wisconsin.
How You’ll Make an Impact
As the central hub of our construction operations, you’ll lead project success from preconstruction through closeout — ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction every step of the way.
What you’ll be doing:
• Preparing detailed takeoffs and estimates for diverse project types
• Diving into drawings, specs, and bid documents to understand every nuance
• Leading competitive hard bids and creative negotiated proposals
• Representing Daniels in pre-bid, progress, and onsite meetings
• Building strong partnerships with subcontractors and suppliers
• Driving schedules, budgets, and productivity through every phase
• Maintaining comprehensive RFI and Change Order tracking
• Negotiating subcontracts and purchase agreements
• Managing cost reporting and forecasting to protect project profitability
• Championing safety and reinforcing our Zero-Incident culture
What You Bring
We believe your expertise deserves room to grow. If you have the skills and leadership to elevate teams and outcomes, let’s talk.
• 7 years of Project Management experience in building construction (GC experience)
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration abilities
• Proficiency in Bluebeam and project management platforms (Procore experience a plus)
• Experience with estimating and self-performing trades gives you an edge
Whether your background is Construction Management or equivalent field experience — your confidence in leading full-cycle projects is what sets you apart.
Why Daniels
As an employee- and family-owned company, our success is shared — literally. We’re proud of a 14-year average employee tenure because people choose to stay, grow, and retire here.
You’ll experience:
• Competitive wages
• 100% employer-paid employee medical premiums
• $4/hr. contribution into your 401(k)
• $1/hr. minimum ESOP contribution — you share in the company’s financial success
• Life insurance & short-term disability
• Commitment to real work/life balance
• Diverse, meaningful projects where your expertise matters
You’ll grow your skillset, your leadership, and your ownership — all while helping us continue a legacy built since 1953.
Daniels Construction is a federal contractor and a drug-free workplace. Marijuana use is prohibited under federal law. All offers of employment are contingent on passing a drug screening.
We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.