SR Project Manager | Light Industrial, Milwaukee

Lead large-scale light-industrial projects ($40M+) with full control of schedule, cost, planning, and client delivery from precon through close-out. Join a Milwaukee-based GC that backs its Sr. PMs, minimizes red-tape, and gives you the authority to run the job the way it should be run.

Client Details

Our client is a Milwaukee-based general contractor with a seasoned reputation in the light-industrial sector, delivering complex manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, and cold-storage projects. Their culture is built on preparation, accountability, and empowering Sr. PMs to make decisions rather than wait for them. With a robust backlog and repeat national clients, they pair big-project opportunity with a Wisconsin-first footprint. This is a place where you can build at scale, lead with confidence, and see the impact of your work without getting buried in layers of bureaucracy.

Description

• Project Leadership | Drive $40M+ industrial projects from precon through turnover, owning schedule, cost, and client satisfaction.

• Financial Command | Lead buyout, forecasting, cost controls, and change strategy to protect margin and project health.

• Client & Stakeholder Management | Build trust and alignment through clear communication, accountability, and presence.

• Schedule & Execution | Develop and drive the master schedule with proactive planning, trade coordination, and issue anticipation.

• Team + Field Partnership | Partner with Superintendents and PEs to create a unified, solution-driven project front.

• Risk, Quality & Compliance | Enforce standards, documentation, and controls to ensure safety, quality, and operational handover success.

Profile

• Industrial Experience | Proven track record delivering large light-industrial or manufacturing projects with complexity.

• Executive Communicator | Commands a room, drives clarity, and can push back with diplomacy and confidence.

• Financially Sharp | Skilled in buyout strategy, forecasting, contracts, and cost control.

• Strategic Planner | Uses look-aheads, sequencing, and proactive coordination vs last-minute firefighting.

• Relationship-First Leader | Earns respect with owners, architects, subs, and internal teams through presence and accountability.

• Process + Tech Fluent | Comfortable with Procore, scheduling software, and disciplined documentation.

Job Offer

• Major Project Ownership | Lead $40M+ flagship industrial builds, not small interiors or service work.

• Competitive Compensation | Senior-level pay, bonus, and full benefits package.

• WI-Based Regional Work | Build across the state without living on the road.

• Support to Win | Empowered decision-making, strong precon, and field-first partnership.

• Clear Trajectory | Growth into Project Executive or Operations leadership for high performers.

• Stable Backlog | Repeat industrial clients and long-term project pipeline.

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