Construction Project Manager

Construction Project Manager - Drywall, Painting and Carpentry

Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Construction Project Manager to support commercial and healthcare interior construction projects throughout Wisconsin. This role combines cost estimating, project coordination, procurement, and construction management to ensure projects are accurately priced, properly resourced, and completed according to project requirements.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams to develop competitive estimates, coordinate materials and labor, and oversee projects from initial budgeting through final completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review architectural drawings, construction specifications, project scopes, and bid documents to determine project requirements.
• Prepare detailed quantity takeoffs and cost estimates for labor, materials, equipment, and subcontracted work using industry-standard estimating software and CSI divisions.
• Develop conceptual estimates, bid proposals, project budgets, and pricing for commercial interior finishes.
• Communicate with clients, vendors, suppliers, subcontractors, and project managers to clarify scope requirements, obtain pricing, and resolve estimating questions.
• Coordinate material purchasing, subcontractor selections, work orders, and project buyout activities.
• Monitor project progress, coordinate resources, and help ensure construction work is completed on schedule and within budget.
• Work closely with superintendents, warehouse personnel, field crews, designers, architects, sales representatives, and customer service teams to maintain effective project coordination.
• Identify potential cost issues, scope gaps, and scheduling concerns while supporting project quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• An associate degree or higher in construction management, architecture, or a related field, or at least five years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings, blueprints, specifications, and scopes of work.
• Experience preparing construction estimates, performing quantity takeoffs, and evaluating labor and material costs.
• Familiarity with estimating and scheduling software, including On-Screen Takeoff or comparable systems.
• Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects and work effectively with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Experience with conceptual estimating, competitive bidding, budget development, and interior finish pricing is highly desirable.