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BEGIN YOUR CAREER WITH SCHERRER

Project Manager - Construction

CLASSIFICATION
Full-time, Salaried
 

LOCATION
Burlington, Wausau
 

REPORTS TO
Executive VP

 

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Scherrer Construction has delivered quality, custom construction solutions since 1928. We partner with each client to provide superior craftsmanship for their project requirements. Scherrer Construction has extensive experience in general contractor and construction management services for markets including educational, healthcare, industrial, municipal, commercial, religious, and signature luxury homes.

 

Scherrer provides a culture focusing on team development, integrity, safety, and a fun and interactive work environment. Our team's commitment to quality, client satisfaction, and engagement is the foundation for our continued success and growth.

 

If you thrive in a culture of change, have a customer-first perspective, and are ready to join a great team, check out our open positions or inquire about other opportunities.

 

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.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage multiple projects in various phases from bid to closeout.

  • Manage a project team including superintendent, architect, PC, PE, subcontractors and suppliers.

  • 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 the 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 REQUIREMENTS

  • Experience in all phases of the construction process (preconstruction/construction management), minimum 3+ years.

  • 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, and Excel.

  • Experience with estimating carpentry, concrete, and masonry a plus.

  • Must be a committed team player. 

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CAREERS

Madison, Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha, Racine, Appleton, Waukesha, Eau Claire, Oshkosh, Janesville and the whole state of Wisconsin.

Scherrer Construction is a General Contractor Specializing In Municipal, Industrial and Commercial Construction in Wisconsin

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