Project Manager

Job Description
Construction Project Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI

Employment Type: Full-Time (Salary)

Travel: Up to 25%

Industrial Redevelopment & Capital Projects

We are supporting a leading industrial real estate investment and development firm in the search for a Construction Project Manager to oversee capital improvement and redevelopment projects across a national industrial portfolio.

This role acts as the owner's representative, coordinating contractors and consultants while managing the execution of large-scale capital improvement projects focused on the redevelopment and modernization of legacy industrial facilities.

This position is ideal for professionals with 3-5 years of experience in construction, engineering, or project management who are looking to take ownership of complex projects and gain exposure to industrial redevelopment and portfolio-level construction management.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Manage 8-10 active capital improvement and redevelopment projects
• Oversee projects from planning and contractor bidding through construction completion
• Ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to company standards

Contractor Procurement

• Develop project scopes and solicit competitive contractor bids
• Evaluate proposals and coordinate contractor selection
• Negotiate scopes and pricing to ensure cost-effective execution

Budget & Cost Control

• Track project budgets and capital expenditures
• Review contractor invoices and change orders
• Identify value engineering and cost savings opportunities

Construction Coordination

• Coordinate contractors and construction trades
• Conduct site visits and project inspections
• Resolve field issues and construction conflicts
• Ensure compliance with codes, permits, and safety requirements

Typical Project Types

Projects focus on redevelopment and infrastructure improvements to large industrial facilities, including:

• Loading dock reconstruction and expansion
• Roofing systems and building envelope improvements
• Environmental remediation and brownfield redevelopment
• Heavy-duty concrete flatwork and parking lot reconstruction
• Electrical infrastructure upgrades and lighting modernization
• Structural repairs and facility upgrades
• Interior tenant improvements and adaptive re-use projects

Qualifications

Required

• 3-5 years of experience in construction management, engineering, or project management
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Experience working on commercial or industrial construction projects
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred

• Experience with industrial facilities or capital improvement projects
• Experience with contractor bidding and procurement
• Background in commercial electrical construction
• Experience with construction cost estimation or budgeting

Work Environment

This role is based full-time in Milwaukee, WI in a collaborative office environment. Travel to project sites across the national portfolio is expected up to 25% of the time.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Company-sponsored 401(k)
• Medical, dental, and life insurance
• Wellness program with gym access
• On-site meals and paid parking