Construction Project Manager (Team Lead)

Job Title

Special Projects Group Team Lead

About Our Client

This client is one of Wisconsin's most respected family-owned general contractors, with a multi-generational history and approximately ~$500 million in annual construction volume across its Madison and Milwaukee offices. The company specializes in healthcare, education, multifamily, senior living, corporate office, light industrial, and special projects work while also self-performing carpentry and concrete scopes. Known for competing with top-tier Wisconsin builders such as Findorff and Miron, our client has built a reputation for quality, strong client relationships, and consistent project delivery. The Madison office maintains a close-knit, entrepreneurial culture that offers employees significant visibility, growth opportunities, and access to high-profile clients and projects.

Job Description

Lead Special Projects Group (SPG) projects from preconstruction through closeout, ensuring successful delivery on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards.

Manage multiple fast-paced projects simultaneously while maintaining strong control of project financials, budgets, forecasts, and change orders.

Serve as the primary client-facing representative for the SPG team, building long-term relationships and ensuring a best-in-class customer experience.

Provide leadership, support, and oversight to a team of four autonomous project managers, helping drive performance and professional development.

Act as the key liaison between clients, subcontractors, field teams, architects, and internal stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Develop, maintain, and adjust detailed project schedules to ensure milestone achievement and successful project execution.

Conduct regular jobsite visits to monitor project progress, identify risks, and resolve issues proactively.

Review project performance, monitor profitability, and ensure accurate forecasting and reporting across the SPG portfolio.

Support business development efforts by helping secure repeat work, strengthen client relationships, and identify new project opportunities.

Collaborate with company leadership to grow and scale the Special Projects Group while establishing team structure, accountability, and operational consistency.

Mentor and coach project managers while helping shape the future direction of the SPG team.

Maintain a high level of professionalism and client service while balancing relationship management with accountability and project execution.

The Successful Applicant

7+ years of construction industry experience, including at least 5 years of hands-on project management responsibility.

Proven ability to independently manage multiple projects from preconstruction through closeout while maintaining schedules, budgets, and client satisfaction.

Strong experience with budget development, forecasting, financial reporting, and change order management.

Polished and professional communicator who can build strong client relationships while confidently holding subcontractors and project teams accountable.

Natural leader interested in transitioning into people management.

Experience managing fast-paced renovation, special projects, education, healthcare, commercial, or other client-driven construction work.

Demonstrated ability to balance customer service with firm decision-making and problem resolution.

Comfortable working autonomously while collaborating with executives, business development teams, and field operations.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred.

Additional strengths include estimating experience, hard-bid project experience, and a background delivering education projects.

What's on Offer

Base salary: $125,000-$150,000

Opportunity to step into a Team Lead position.

Immediate enrollment in medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the client covering approximately 90% of premiums.

HSA plan with monthly company contributions and tax-advantaged healthcare savings options.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) available for eligible healthcare expenses using pre-tax dollars.

Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

401(k) with 2.5% company match plus an additional 4-7% annual profit-sharing contribution.

Strong company culture with family-oriented events including Holiday Party, Kids Construction Camp, Summer Picnic, after-work outings, and sports activities.

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects with leading clients and subcontractors across Wisconsin.

Long-term career advancement opportunities with a highly respected, family-owned contractor experiencing continued growth.

Job summary

Sector: Construction

Sub Sector: Project Manager

Industry: Property

Where: Madison

Contract Type: Permanent

Consultant name: Alex Rasmussen

Job Reference: JN-102026-7124037