Senior Project Manager

About the role

My client is a Wisconsin general contractor with a strong healthcare construction practice. The team delivers projects in active healthcare environments, where phased schedules, regulatory requirements, and patient safety shape every decision. They are looking for a seasoned Senior Project Manager to lead healthcare projects from preconstruction through completion and to act as the main point of contact for owners, architects, and project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple healthcare projects through preconstruction and construction
• Plan and coordinate all project phases to meet schedule, budget, and funding requirements
• Prepare and review proposals, estimates, drawings, and specifications
• Assist with estimating and budgeting for conceptual and negotiated projects
• Obtain building, erosion control, and dewatering permits as needed
• Manage scope changes, change orders, pricing, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Review invoices, submit pay applications, and complete job cost adjustments
• Conduct quarterly job cost forecast analysis
• Work with superintendents, project teams, owners, architects, and subcontractors, and help resolve disputes
• Prepare project update reports and attend construction and project management meetings
• Support marketing and business development through client relationships and industry contacts
• Provide day-to-day direction and oversight to Project Managers, Project Engineers, Field Engineers, and interns
• Follow and promote safety and quality programs on every project

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 10+ years of related experience, preferably in healthcare construction
• Project Management certification
• ASHE certification or equivalent healthcare-focused education preferred
• Proven track record managing multiple healthcare projects at once
• Experience with active healthcare environments, phased construction, regulatory requirements, and patient-safety-driven execution
• Strong preconstruction and estimating skills
• Able to read drawings, interpret codes, and understand all phases of building design
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, and ability to travel to project sites

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• 20% annual bonus opportunity
• Retirement benefit (15%)
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and PTO
• Company vehicle allowance or gas card, plus a cell phone allowance
• Lead multiple healthcare projects from preconstruction through closeout
• Work directly with owners, architects, and leadership, and take part in estimating and business development
• Chance to coach and develop Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Field Engineers
• Reports to a Project Executive

Pay

$150,000 - $180,000 per year