Senior Project Manager

With offices in Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio, Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector. Pepper Construction provides clients the experience and resources of a national company, combined with the hands-on approach of a local company. Working on project sites across southern Wisconsin, Senior Project Managers lead the overall safety, strategy, and success of complex construction projects-from preconstruction through closeout. They drive results through collaboration, disciplined execution, and strong relationships with clients, trade partners, and internal teams.WHAT YOU'LL DOProject Leadership* 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 millionTeam & People* Lead by example-modeling safety, integrity, and teamwork* Motivate and develop project engineers, superintendents, and other team members* Communicate clearly and proactively across all project levels* Foster collaboration and accountability within project teamsQuality & Safety* Ensure safety protocols and procedures are followed at all times* Conduct regular jobsite inspections for compliance and quality assurance* Address variances promptly with clear documentation and corrective action* Apply Lean principles to improve performance and eliminate wasteClient & Business Development* Cultivate trusted relationships with clients and partners* Support business development by identifying new opportunities and participating in presentations and interviews* Negotiate and secure repeat and referral workWHAT YOU BRING* 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 MadisonAt Pepper, our values guide everything we do:We do the right thing.We find a way.We care. Pepper Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Please note: Pepper does not sponsor work visas.