Construction Project Manager in Madison, Wisconsin at FoxArneson Inc

We are hiring a Project Manager to run repeat-client ground-up commercial projects ($5M–$40M). These are program-driven builds with aggressive schedules and disciplined execution standards for large-format retail, warehouse, fuel, and car wash projects.

What Makes These Projects Different

· Repeat clients (not constant new-client risk)

· Program delivery (standardized project types)

· No trailer work/office-based PM

· Stable pipeline

· Superintendents focused on field execution

Position Responsibilities

1. Financial Control

· Manage project budget

· Track cost-to-complete weekly

· Maintain accurate forecasting

· Protect fee through disciplined cost management

2. Master Schedule Ownership

· Develop and maintain master schedule

· Align Superintendent lookaheads with overall schedule

· Identify schedule risk early and deploy recovery plans

· Maintain milestone accountability

3. Change Management

· Price, negotiate, and execute change orders

· Control non-client-driven change exposure (<20% target)

· Ensure all changes are documented and approved before work proceeds

4. Client & Stakeholder Leadership

· Primary point of contact for owner

· Conduct regular OAC meetings

· Communicate risk transparently and early

· Maintain repeat-client trust

5. Trade Partner Management

· Lead subcontractor procurement and scope alignment

· Enforce contract terms

· Support Superintendent in field authority

· Resolve escalated trade conflicts

6. Documentation & Controls

· Maintain complete Procore records

· Review and approve submittals

· Manage RFI process

· Ensure pay apps align with progress

· Control closeout documentation

Compensation & Benefits

· $110,000 - $130,000 base salary

· Performance- and Project Completion-based bonus structure

· Generous profit-sharing contributions

· No trailer work/Work from Madison office with weekly visits to project

· 401(k) with 3% of gross wages safe harbor contribution

· Health and dental coverage

· Stable pipeline of repeat-client work

· 5+ years as a commercial construction Project Manager

· Ground-up experience ($5M–$25M projects)

· Strong cost forecasting and schedule management discipline

· Experience managing repeat-client programs preferred

· Procore fluency

· Ability to lead Superintendents without undermining field authority

· Clear, structured communication style