Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction
 Pepper Construction Group LLC | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee | |
| 220 East Buffalo Street (Show on map) | |
 Nov 12, 2025 | |
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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 project sites across southern Wisconsin, Senior 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 * 10-15 years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects * 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. | |