Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction

Senior Project Manager, Commercial Construction

Join Pepper Construction Group as a Senior Project Manager for commercial construction projects across Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Ohio. Pepper Construction is a national general contracting and construction management firm that primarily serves the private sector.

• 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

• 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 teams

• 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 waste

• 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 work

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field
• 10–15 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

At 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.

Location:

Madison, WI. Salary range: $ – $.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level. Industries:
Construction, Building Construction, Nonresidential Building Construction.