Project Manager- Construction

Catcon•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

Catalyst Construction is hiring a Project Manager to organize and lead mid-to-large-scale commercial construction projects, including ground-up commercial, multifamily residential, medical, religious, and educational buildings. The Project Manager oversees project schedules, budgets, and financials, including developing and maintaining financial projections, and builds client engagement and trust throughout the construction cycle. The role calls for resourcefulness, a client-focused approach, commitment to responsibilities, strong problem-solving, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Travel to job sites in Wisconsin and Illinois may be required.

Requirements

4–6 years of experience in construction management; commercial experience preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architectural engineering preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience interacting with clients and subcontractors throughout the construction cycle.
Ability to build lasting relationships with internal teammates, external partners, and company clients.
Ability to manage time effectively and pay close attention to detail.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of construction management processes and methods.
Advanced knowledge of building products, construction details, and safety regulations.
Advanced understanding of Microsoft Office, Procore, Microsoft Project, and other project management software.
Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Reliable transportation.
Ability to move, sit, and bend for various hours throughout the day.

Nice To Haves

Commercial construction experience.
A bachelor’s degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architectural engineering.

Responsibilities

Organize and lead multiple mid-to-large-scale construction projects simultaneously.
Develop and manage project schedules with input from the field team, coordinating architectural, client, and subcontractor deliverables and critical-path timelines; monitor adjustments and communicate changes.
Manage project financials, including costs to date, costs to finish, and monthly cash-flow estimates.
Review and approve monthly subcontractor invoices and work with accounting to prepare monthly owner pay applications.
Use accounting software to track and forecast budgets and billing.
Partner with the preconstruction team to finalize budgets, analyze site constraints, and manage preconstruction deliverables.
Manage subcontractor selection and buyout; review quotes for scope alignment and qualifications, issue subcontracts, and review markups.
Coordinate project documentation with the project coordinator, including plans, subcontracts, certificates of insurance, submittals, purchase orders, RFIs, change orders, permits, meeting minutes, and communications.
Partner with the Project Superintendent to execute construction phases, including conducting site visits.
Lead owner-architect-contractor meetings and attend other meetings as needed.
Provide clients with regular project updates.
Oversee project closeout, including punch lists, operations and maintenance manuals, owner training and occupancy, and final subcontractor payments.
Participate in business development initiatives and maintain and promote strong client relationships.
Manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance standards on and off site.
Attend assigned meetings and trainings and complete assigned projects.
Train and mentor new employees and represent Catalyst Construction as an ambassador.
Participate in the peer review process during annual compensation and performance reviews.