Construction Project Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Define project scope, deliverables, and specifications; prepare construction estimates; and manage budgets.
• Develop detailed construction schedules with milestones and coordinate the movement of resources, materials, and heavy equipment.
• Prepare bids, negotiate contracts with general contractors and subcontractors, and manage change orders.
• Secure and issue required permits and ensure all work complies with local, state, 29 CFR 1926 OHSA regulations and national building codes as well as environmental regulations.
• Enforce safety procedures, conduct safety inspections, maintain OSHA standards across contractors, and oversee quality assurance and quality control programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) with 4+ years of construction project management experience.
• Hands-on experience issuing/managing construction permits (hot work, surface penetration, work at heights, confined space, etc.) with strong knowledge of OSHA 29 CFR 1926 construction safety regulations.
• Experience reading construction drawings/blueprints and managing projects from planning, scheduling, budgeting, and contractor coordination through completion.
• Experience coordinating daily activities between general contractors, subcontractors, clients, landlords, and city/municipal officials.
• Strong communication, organization, and project management skills with experience using construction/project management software.

This position is located in Madison, WI and is for 9 months with possible extension/conversion based on performance and budget. The hourly rate on W2 is $60-$67/hr depending on experience.