Senior Project Manager

About the role

Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm serving the private sector. Based in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, we provide clients with the expertise of a national company alongside the personal touch of a local firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of construction to deliver safe, high-quality, on-budget, and on-schedule projects
• Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts
• Lead subcontractor procurement and negotiation
• Monitor performance, resolve conflicts, and ensure compliance with contract documents and safety standards
• Manage financial outcomes through cost control and forecasting
• Direct closeout, commissioning, and turnover to ensure client satisfaction
• Successfully manage projects exceeding $25 million

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 8 – 15 years of progressive experience managing commercial construction projects
• Proven ability to lead large, complex projects—ideally in healthcare, education, institutional, or mixed-use markets
• Strong business acumen and working knowledge of preconstruction, estimating, and bidding
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration software
• Willingness to work from offices and project sites between Milwaukee and Madison

Qualifications

At Pepper, our values guide everything we do:

• We do the right thing.
• We find a way.
• We care.

Skills

• Project Leadership
• Team & People Leadership
• Quality & Safety
• Client & Business Development

Benefits

Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Flexible, with frequent travel between offices in Wisconsin and Indiana.