Construction Project Manager, Commercial

Project Manager

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 projectsfrom preconstruction through closeout. They drive results through collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.

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 examplemodeling 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 projectsideally 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.