What are the responsibilities and job description for the Construction Project Manager, Commercial position at Pepper Construction Group LLC?
With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company.
Working on commercial construction project sites across southern Wisconsin in various markets including health care, multi-family mixed use, industrial, and more, Project Managers lead the overall safety, strategy, and success of complex construction projects-from preconstruction through closeout. They drive results through collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Project Leadership
* Oversee all phases of construction to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget, and on-schedule projects
* Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts
* Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation
* Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards
* Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting
* Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction
* Successfully manage projects exceeding $25 million
Team & People
* Lead by example-modeling safety, integrity, and teamwork
* Motivate and develop project engineers, superintendents, and other team members
* Communicate clearly and proactively across all project levels
* Foster collaboration and accountability within project teams
Quality & Safety
* Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times
* Conduct regular jobsite inspections for compliance and quality assurance
* Address variances promptly with clear documentation and corrective action
* Apply Lean principles to improve performance and eliminate waste
Client & Business Development
* Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and partners
* Support business development by identifying new opportunities and participating in presentations and interviews
* Negotiate and secure repeat and referral work
WHAT YOU BRING
* Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
* Experience managing commercial construction projects while leading collaborative teams
* Proven ability to lead large, complex projects-ideally in healthcare, education, institutional, or mixed-use markets
* Strong business acumen and working knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and bidding
* Proficiency in project management and collaboration software
* Willingness to work from offices and project sites between Milwaukee and Madison
At Pepper, our values guide everything we do:
We do the right thing.
We find a way.
We care.
Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.
Pepper Construction is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Pepper Construction to recruit, hire, train and promote, into all job classifications, the most qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or veteran status.