Sr. Project Manager - Construction WI

Sr. Project Manager - Construction – Burlington, WI

Company Overview

Scherrer Construction has been providing top‑quality and customized construction solutions since 1928. We work closely with our clients to deliver superior craftsmanship that precisely meets their project requirements. With extensive experience in general contractor and construction management services, we cater to various markets such as education, healthcare, industrial, municipal, commercial, religious, and luxury homes.

Classification

Full‑time, Salaried

Location

Burlington, WI

Reports To

Executive Vice President

Position Scope

Scherrer Project Managers plan, direct and oversee our diverse construction projects. They are responsible for ensuring that all work complies with quality, schedule, and budget according to the project scope and requirements. Project managers are the main source of communication between the internal team, partners, subcontractors and owners, to ensure the project is progressing on schedule and within budget.

• Manage multiple projects in various phases from bid to closeout.
• Manage a project team including superintendent, architect, PC, PE, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Develop and manage owner relationships and maintain and expand relationships with current and future clients, architects, consultants and other business and community organizations.
• Manage and evaluate bids including pricing and scheduling.
• Plan and manage self‑performed trade work (concrete, masonry, and carpentry) and assist with production studies.
• Negotiate subcontracts.
• Assist with conceptual and schematic level estimating.
• Manage the Owner Contract – including negotiations and draft development.
• Manage project schedule including building, updating, troubleshooting, and taking required actions.
• Lead job progress meetings, subcontractor coordination, RFI, PCO and change order generation.
• Co‑manage jobsite safety with superintendent.
• Adhere to contracts, local ordinances, and industry standards through constant quality control.
• Track and report project profitability.
• Issue resolution – timely recognition and action, ensure full resolution.
• Manage billing, change management, costs and profitability, documentation.
• Professionally represent the Scherrer Construction team and brand.

• Experience in all phases of the construction process (preconstruction/construction management).
• Minimum 10+ years of experience in the construction process.
• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.
• Ability to lead and manage project teams.
• Advanced problem‑solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel.
• Experience with estimating carpentry, concrete and masonry a plus.
• Must be a committed team player.

• Scheduling software (e.g., Pro Core).

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Additional Information

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries:
  Construction

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