Construction Market Leader

About the role

This position is the face of a well‑established, privately held commercial construction firm in the Madison, WI market. The company has nearly 90 years of experience delivering complex projects across healthcare, education, municipal, and commercial sectors. The role reports to the SVP of Strategic Development and Marketing and is based in‑office (candidates should reside within ~35 miles of downtown Madison).

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary representative of the company within the Madison market, building strong relationships and expanding market presence.
• Support the sourcing and feasibility of new projects, including financial analysis, pro‑form‑a modeling, and risk assessment.
• Own regional KPIs – 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.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in construction and/or general contracting, including project management and cross‑functional team work.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to speak credibly to the technical side of construction – you must be able to “talk the talk” about how a building actually comes together.

Benefits

• Full benefits package
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Generous paid time off (PTO)

Pay

Base salary $150,000 – $200,000 per year (based on experience) plus a performance‑based bonus.