Ground-Up Commercial Project Manager

Large Format Retail | Warehouse | Fuel & Car Wash

The Role

We are hiring a Project Manager to lead ground-up commercial projects in the $5M-$40M range. These are repeat-client, program-driven builds with defined performance standards and aggressive schedules.

You will own the promise made to the client.

You will protect the financial performance of the project.

You will control the master schedule and contractual milestone strategy.

Project Profile

• Ground-up large-format retail

• Warehouse / distribution

• Fuel stations and lube facilities

• Car wash facilities

• Repeat-client program delivery

• Compressed schedules

What You Own

1. Financial Control

• Manage project budget

• Track cost-to-complete weekly

• Maintain accurate forecasting

• Protect fee through disciplined cost management

2. Master Schedule Ownership

• Develop and maintain master schedule

• Align Superintendent lookaheads with overall schedule

• Identify schedule risk early and deploy recovery plans

• Maintain milestone accountability

3. Change Management

• Price, negotiate, and execute change orders

• Control non-client-driven change exposure (

• Ensure all changes are documented and approved before work proceeds

4. Client & Stakeholder Leadership

• Primary point of contact for owner

• Conduct regular OAC meetings

• Communicate risk transparently and early

• Maintain repeat-client trust

5. Trade Partner Management

• Lead subcontractor procurement and scope alignment

• Enforce contract terms

• Support Superintendent in field authority

• Resolve escalated trade conflicts

6. Documentation & Controls

• Maintain complete Procore records

• Review and approve submittals

• Manage RFI process

• Ensure pay apps align with progress

• Control closeout documentation

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience)

• Performance- and Project Completion-based bonus structure

• Generous profit-sharing contributions

• Work from Madison office with weekly visits to project (No trailer work)

• 401(k) with 3% of gross wages safe harbor contribution

• Health and dental coverage

• Stable pipeline of repeat-client work

Who Thrives Here

• You forecast before problems surface.

• You hold subcontractors accountable.

• You close projects clean.

• You protect margin without damaging relationships.

• You operate with discipline, not emotion.

Apply

If you are currently managing commercial projects but want:

• Repeat-client work

• Defined performance standards

• Clear authority lines

• Leadership that supports accountability

• Predictable pipeline

Apply directly or reach out confidentially.

Requirements

What You Bring

• 5+ years as a commercial construction Project Manager

• Ground-up experience ($5M-$25M projects)

• Strong cost forecasting and schedule management discipline

• Experience managing repeat-client programs preferred

• Procore fluency

• Ability to lead Superintendents without undermining field authority

• Clear, structured communication style

Salary Description

$95,000 - $120,000