Shop Manager

Gardner Builders • Milwaukee, WI

30d • Onsite

About The Position

At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. That’s why we don’t just build and renovate, we build relationships, rooted in hospitality. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a hospitality-driven approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

Requirements

• Two or more years of experience in construction, skilled labor, shop operations, or a similar hands-on environment.
• Working knowledge of construction tools, equipment, materials, and safe operating practices.
• Experience organizing inventory, maintaining equipment, or coordinating materials.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively and build positive working relationships with teammates, suppliers, and trade partners.
• Ability to safely perform physical work, including lifting up to 75 pounds and working in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record and the ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card.
• OSHA-10 certification required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing tools, equipment, inventory, or shop operations.
• Experience coordinating deliveries, logistics, or material movement.
• Strong relationships with local suppliers and vendors.
• Experience mentoring apprentices or less experienced team members.
• A proactive approach to identifying problems and solving them before they impact the team.
• The ability to seamlessly transition between shop responsibilities and field support based on project needs.
• A hospitality mindset and a genuine desire to support the success of others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, equipment, and materials.
• Receive, inspect, clean, and organize incoming tools and deliveries.
• Prepare tools, equipment, and materials for project teams and jobsite deliveries.
• Track inventory levels and maintain equipment records using established systems.
• Coordinate local purchasing activities and maintain relationships with suppliers.
• Perform basic maintenance and repairs on tools and equipment, coordinating additional repairs as needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
• Plan and coordinate deliveries to support project schedules and field operations.
• Assist with job site setup, including fencing, signage, laydown areas, and safety installations.
• Support project teams with material staging, site organization, debris removal, and general labor.
• Maintain dust control and site cleanliness, particularly in occupied or sensitive environments.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and equipment required for assigned work.
• Follow all safety requirements, use proper PPE, and help maintain a safe job site.
• Complete daily timecards accurately and come prepared with the tools needed for the day's work.
• Represent Gardner professionally by creating a welcoming, respectful experience for trade partners, clients, and visitors.
• Jump in wherever needed to keep projects moving and support the field team's success.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401(k) plan with employer contribution
• Company-paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company-paid long-term disability, company-paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Paid parking or public transportation costs, company-provided phone, and laptop.
• Generous paid time off, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, free onsite fitness facility, and regular company and team outings.

What This Job Offers

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