Project Manager - Construction

Construction Project ManagerThe Construction Project Manager leads commercial office projects from planning through occupancy. This role manages multiple projects at one time, including office renovations, relocations, and new office buildouts. The Project Manager works closely with business units, consultants, contractors, and internal partners to deliver projects on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with Baird workplace standards. The role also supports process improvements and helps ensure consistency across the project portfolio. Success in this role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to partner effectively with business units while managing consultants, contractors, and project schedules across multiple active projects.The Impact You'll Make:Lead commercial office construction projects from planning through completion, including new offices, renovations, relocations, and workplace improvement projectsManage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules, budgets, scope, quality, and stakeholder alignmentPartner with Transaction Management, business units, and other stakeholders to evaluate project needs, office locations, budgets, schedules, and overall project feasibilityCoordinate project teams, including architects, engineers, contractors, consultants, furniture vendors, technology teams, security partners, and other internal stakeholdersDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets and project documentation throughout the project lifecycleProvide regular project updates, communicate key decisions, and escalate risks or issues that may impact schedule, budget, or business operationsTrack and maintain project information within Tango and ensure project documentation is complete and up to dateReview design documents and construction plans to ensure alignment with workplace standards, operational requirements, budgets, and applicable building codesIdentify opportunities to reduce costs, improve project delivery, and enhance project management processes across the portfolioOversee project closeout activities, including punch list completion, turnover documentation, warranties, operating manuals, and final project recordsSupport workplace transition and hand off activities at project completionProvide guidance and support to project coordinators, interns, consultants, and other project resources as neededWhat You'll Bring to Baird:The successful candidate will have the education, experience, and skills necessary to manage complex construction projects and partner effectively with internal and external stakeholdersBachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field7-10+ years of commercial construction project management experience, preferably with office, workplace, or interior build-out projectsAbility to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environmentStrong communication, organization, and problem-solving skillsWillingness and ability to travel approximately 20% based on business needsCompensation and Benefits:Louisville: $85,700 -$118,900 annual salary rangeMilwaukee: $90,200 -$125,100 annual salary rangeChicago: $99,200 -$137,700 annual salary rangeBonus potential up to 25% of base payCompensation and bonus are commensurate with location, experience, performance and/or firm profitabilityCheck out our Total Rewards at Baird, which is a summary of our benefits and compensation