Construction Project Manager

Energy Systems Group (ESG)

. Coordinate with Development to ensure prompt and accurate estimates and pricing consistent with project goals .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large-scale engineering and construction projects, including budgeting, scheduling, and contract administration. Proficient in collaborating with clients and stakeholders to ensure project success and compliance with safety regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementContract AdministrationBudget ManagementScheduling ProficiencySafety Regulations Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Engineering ExperienceConstruction ManagementContract NegotiationChange Order ManagementProject DocumentationSchedule DevelopmentBudget DevelopmentCost ControlClient Relationship ManagementFederal Project Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProfessionalismEthical Conduct

Tools & Technologies

MS ProjectPrimaveraExcelWordProcoreBluebeam

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30-Hour CertificationUSACE QCM CertificationCertified Construction Manager (CCM)Project Management Professional (PMP)PMI-CP

Industry Keywords

Federal Construction ProjectsElectrical ProjectsRenewable ProjectsEM-385OSHA Regulations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate with Development to ensure prompt and accurate estimates and pricing consistent with project goals
Manage and lead design partners
Understand client contract with ESG
Manage safety, site rules, and terms and conditions
Manage scoping, pricing, and negotiating customer change orders during delivery
Lead, develop, and maintain ongoing contact with clients to schedule and coordinate work and communicate project progress, costs, and training
Lead project team in selecting appropriate contractors and vendors and issuing contracts
Develop contracting strategies, bid documents, bid evaluation procedures, final contract documents, client contract administration, and third-party contracts
Supervise other contract personnel as necessary
Maintain project schedule and manage contractor and subcontractor work
Ensure on-time arrival of project equipment and supplies
Create and manage construction documentation including submittals, RFIs, change orders, notifications, and correspondence
Review plans, specifications, and other contract documents
Prepare monthly pay requests
Manage project budgets, change management, revenue projections, customer billings, and quarterly updates
Act as primary point of contact for internal personnel, contractors, subcontractors, and customer agents
Ensure proposals are delivered on time, projects are completed on time and within budget, and customers are satisfied

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of six (6) years' engineering and construction-related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Engineering and construction-related experience running federal construction projects with contract values greater than $20 million; or an equivalent combination of education and project management experience
Proficiency with scheduling in MS Project and Primavera
Proficiency with spreadsheets (Excel, Word), cost control, Procore, Bluebeam, and other project management software
Exposure to large electrical and renewable projects
Experience in working with and directing project teams on government sites
Experience in developing schedules and budgets
Demonstrated ability to work with others, especially customers, in a professional and ethical manner
Demonstrated working knowledge of EM-385, OSHA, Federal, and State safety regulations
OSHA 30-hour certification
USACE QCM certification
Ability to obtain clearances to work at military and other critical government facilities
Professional certification from an accredited certification program such as Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), or PMI-CP preferred
Demonstrated ability to manage projects from development to project closure
Demonstrated ability to manage project budgets and project schedules, properly document projects, and work well with customers and ESG team to achieve customer satisfaction on every job

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and development programs including tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance plans and wellness plans for employee and your family
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Supplemental benefits
401(k) Savings Plan
Twelve Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation and Personal/Sick Leave
Paid Parental Leave for the birth, adoption, or placement of a child/children
Highly competitive salaries and incentive structure