Senior Project Manager - Construction

Job Title: Senior Project Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI area

Company: The Boldt Company

Anticipated Salary Range: $145,000 – $165,000

We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager who thrives in the field, understands how work truly gets built, and wants to lead both projects and people.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multifaceted projects from concept through completion—ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and financial performance are achieved.
• Oversee complex self‑perform construction work while serving as a trusted partner to clients and a mentor to project teams.
• Actively engage on job sites, supporting teams, solving problems in real time, and helping shape how work gets delivered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field required (an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience may be considered).
• Ten or more years’ experience in construction project management and related functions.
• Experience managing construction projects typically $10M+ or multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong background in self‑perform construction and a hands‑on understanding of how work is put in place.
• Experience with concrete, steel, masonry, or similar core building systems.
• Confidence managing financials, including change orders, budgets, and contract considerations.
• Proven ability to lead teams across multiple sites or scopes.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills with clients, field teams, and internal stakeholders.
• A field‑first mindset—prefer being where the work is happening.
• Ability to mentor and develop others, especially early‑career project team members.

Nice to Have

• Experience working directly with craft labor and self‑perform crews.
• Background in estimating or preconstruction.
• Experience negotiating contracts and managing commercial risk.
• Experience supporting campus‑style or multi‑phase projects.
• Familiarity with industrial or mission‑critical environments.

Benefits

• Employee owned company with growth opportunities.
• ESG‑focused, purpose‑driven work aligned with strong values.
• Teamwork, trust, and shared accountability.
• Safety first culture.
• Real development through mentorship and hands‑on learning.
• High‑impact, complex industrial projects.
• Opportunity to lead and mentor.
• Rich culture built on relationships and craftsmanship.
• Performance‑driven environment with AI and technology.

The Boldt Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.