Ground-Up Commercial Project Manager

FoxArneson • Madison, WI

3d • $95,000 - $120,000 • Onsite

About The Position

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

Requirements

• 5+ years as a commercial construction Project Manager
• Ground-up experience ($5M–$25M projects)
• Strong cost forecasting and schedule management discipline
• Procore fluency
• Ability to lead Superintendents without undermining field authority
• Clear, structured communication style

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing repeat-client programs preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage project budget
• Track cost-to-complete weekly
• Maintain accurate forecasting
• Protect fee through disciplined cost management
• Develop and maintain master schedule
• Align Superintendent lookaheads with overall schedule
• Identify schedule risk early and deploy recovery plans
• Maintain milestone accountability
• Price, negotiate, and execute change orders
• Control non-client-driven change exposure (<20% target)
• Ensure all changes are documented and approved before work proceeds
• Primary point of contact for owner
• Conduct regular OAC meetings
• Communicate risk transparently and early
• Maintain repeat-client trust
• Lead subcontractor procurement and scope alignment
• Enforce contract terms
• Support Superintendent in field authority
• Resolve escalated trade conflicts
• Maintain complete Procore records
• Review and approve submittals
• Manage RFI process
• Ensure pay apps align with progress
• Control closeout documentation

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed