Construction Market Leader

About the role

My client is a well‑established, privately held commercial construction firm with nearly 90 years in the industry. They provide integrated construction services—from pre‑construction through self‑performance and design‑build—and have a strong reputation for delivering complex projects in healthcare, education, municipal, and commercial markets across the Midwest. This position serves as the face of the company in the Milwaukee market, building relationships, driving growth, and shaping the office’s long‑term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary representative of the company within the Milwaukee market, building strong relationships and expanding market presence.
• Support the sourcing and feasibility of new projects, including financial analysis, pro‑forma modeling, and risk assessment.
• Own regional KPIs such as business‑development backlog, key project updates, talent review, and major budgets/expenditures.
• Lead and support the local team to maintain a productive, collaborative office environment.
• Actively participate in project pursuits and represent the company at community events to build brand and business opportunities.
• Coordinate with functional leaders to mentor regional team members and drive accountability across the office.
• May carry supervisory responsibility for team members in the region, depending on functional reporting structure.

Requirements

• 8 + years of experience in construction and/or general contracting, including project management and cross‑functional teamwork.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field (preferred).
• Ability to speak credibly to the technical side of construction; the role is business‑development driven but requires strong construction knowledge.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off
• Performance‑based bonus

Pay

Competitive base salary of $150,000 – $200,000 per year, based on experience, plus performance‑based bonus.

Schedule

Location: Milwaukee, WI (in‑office; candidates should reside within ~35 miles of downtown Milwaukee). Reports to the SVP of Strategic Development and Marketing.