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Senior Project Manager

Grunau Company
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/1/2026

Grunau's Senior Project Managers differentiate themselves and Grunau through excellent project execution. They own their personal development and create strong relationships with our customers. They sell the majority of their own work. Their skill level allows them to be effective mentors to Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers.

Essential Tasks for a Senior Project Manager include:

Estimating

  • Estimating projects for all three trades (Plumbing, Pipefitting, and Sheetmetal)
  • Teaching and mentoring Project Managers/Assistant Project Managers in change order estimating
  • Proactively assist the Grunau team with completing estimates

Managing Labor

  • Forecasting labor hours
  • Scheduling labor
  • Communicating and developing positive relationships with the Foremen and Crew

Safety

  • Perform safety audits to ensure a safe work environment
  • Communicate safety concerns with Foremen and Crew
  • Proactively plan for a safe job site from beginning of the project to the end

Sales

  • Own the relationship with the customer/owner/general contractor
  • Actively seek and develop new business relationships
  • Lead and participate in proposal generation and presentation

Technical Knowledge

  • Apply a well-rounded mechanical system knowledge to a variety of projects
  • Apply knowledge of building codes and standards to deliver value for customers

Operational Excellence

  • Demonstrate leadership through continuous improvement of self and Grunau processes
  • Follow Project Management Process Map
  • Deliver projects that meet or exceed individual gross margin plan
  • Mentor developing Project Managers and Assistant Project Managers



Required Educatio

  • nBachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Construction Management or Equivalent Experienc

eRequired Demonstrated Experienc

  • e10 years of progressive project management experience in mechanical contracting specializing in plumbing, piping, and sheet meta
  • lSuccess building and maintaining client relationship
  • sA thorough understanding of construction and mechanical contractor industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activitie
  • sExperience directing/guiding others using innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performanc
  • eExperience preparing estimates in plumbing, piping, and sheet metal project
  • sDemonstrable success developing and maintaining customer relationship
  • sSolid skillset using Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) and the ability to gain proficiency in new software system
  • sLEED accreditation a plu

sPAY RANGE: Pay dependent upon level of experience and education. Base Salary Incentive based on company performance

.EXCELLENT BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Life Insurance, Short Long-Term Disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, Opportunity to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Program

.STATEMENT: Grunau Company Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage Minorities, Women, Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities to apply. Grunau intends to make reasonable accommodations for qualified job applicants and employees with disabilities


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