Gardner Builders

Senior Construction Project Manager

Milwaukee, WI

Full-time

About This Job

Position Summary:

The Senior Project Manager is a complex and impactful position on our team. As a Senior Project Manager, you are the leader of multiple simultaneous projects and are accountable for every aspect of a project’s success throughout the project lifecycle. Relationships are the core of your work. You serve as the trusted advisor and liaison for our clients, providing hospitality at every step of the process. You lead the project team and work closely with designers, trade partners, project coordinators, and superintendents. You manage the project budget and drive the schedule, adapt to changes and address any issues that arise. You hold high expectations for yourself and others, and you motivate the team to deliver excellent quality work that is on time and exceeds the client’s expectations. As a Project Manager, you embody Gardner’s vision, mission, and values.

Responsibilities:

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Lead the project team through construction

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Generate, monitor, and update project timeline; identify deliverables and task owners

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Devise and execute owner contract and subcontracts according to project scope

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Manage all financial aspects of the project: bidding, estimating, change orders, pay applications, trade partner and material invoices

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Quickly and professionally resolve all issues that may arise with the project on the job site or in the office, assuming responsibility and mobilizing appropriate parties

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Maintain consistent and effective communication with all team members, including leading weekly OAC project meetings and procurement meetings

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Successfully close out projects: oversee punch list process, implement project closeout checklist, ensure completion of all trades, submit final billings

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Generate project leads through ongoing professional relationships with owner and design communities

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Participate in proposal presentations, representing Gardner’s vision, mission, and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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Understanding of general contracting and the life cycle of a project

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Ability to read architectural plans and specifications

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Strong estimating and technical writing skills

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Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to relay highly detailed information between project team, trade and design partners

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Ability to effectively present information in oral, written, and graphic form

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Ability to manage several tasks at once and exercise independent judgment related to the daily administration of projects

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Motivated and self-directed mindset with the ability to anticipate needs, proactively find solutions, and adapt to changing priorities

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Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

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Proficiency in spreadsheets, project scheduling applications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and Apple devices

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

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8 + years of experience as a project manager or similar position, preferably in general contracting.

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Tenant improvement / ground up experience preferred.

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LEED accreditation preferred.

Why Join Gardner Builders?:

We are proud to be recognized as:

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7-Time “Best Places to Work” by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

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6-Time “Top 150 Workplaces” by Minneapolis Star Tribune

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#1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)

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4-Time “Best Workplace” by Inc Magazine

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“Best Places to Work” by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged and loves coming to work.

Compensation & Benefits:

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Annual Salary: $125,000-160,000 annually (paid weekly) + discretionary bonus.

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Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, 401k plan with employer contribution

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Ancillary Benefits: Company paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company-paid long-term disability, company paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance

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Perks: Paid parking or public transportation costs, auto allowance, company-provided phone and laptop, and free access to onsite fitness facility

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Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, flexible work schedule, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.

Interview Process:

Our process typically includes three conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Pre-Employment Screening:

Drug screen and background check required.

Other Items to Note:

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Gardner reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

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Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.