Right, that changes the positioning. Since this is a specialty subcontractor, I’d make the JD clearly about managing subcontractor projects and profitability, without making it sound like a GC Project Manager.

Project Manager

Location: Southeastern Wisconsin | Milwaukee Area
Industry: Specialty Contracting / Commercial Construction
Job Type: Full-Time

About the Opportunity

Solid Rock Recruiting is partnering with an established commercial specialty subcontractor in the Milwaukee area that is looking to add an experienced Project Manager to their team.

This is an opportunity for someone who understands how to successfully manage subcontractor projects from award through completion, while keeping a close eye on profitability, production, scheduling, customer relationships, and overall project performance.

A commercial painting background is not required. The company is looking for someone with construction project management experience who understands how a specialty subcontractor operates and knows what it takes to run a profitable job.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage commercial subcontractor projects from contract award through final completion.
• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, costs, and profitability.
• Coordinate with general contractors, customers, subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel.
• Work closely with field teams to ensure projects are properly planned and executed.
• Understand when to be in the field and proactively address project needs.
• Monitor project costs, billing, change orders, and financial performance.
• Coordinate materials, manpower, scheduling, and production requirements.
• Communicate regularly with GCs, customers, and internal leadership.
• Identify potential issues early and develop solutions before they impact the project.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to company standards.
• Maintain strong relationships with general contractors and other project stakeholders.
• Take full ownership of project performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of Project Management experience, preferably with a specialty subcontractor.
• Strong construction background and understanding of subcontractor project operations.
• Proven ability to manage projects profitably.
• Comfortable working directly with GCs, customers, field teams, vendors, and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project budgets, costs, scheduling, billing, and change orders.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Willingness to get into the field and be hands-on when projects require it.
• Proactive, accountable, and able to operate independently.
• Commercial painting experience is not required.

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance bonus opportunity of up to $6,000 annually
• Company vehicle
• Gas card
• Health benefits
• PTO / vacation
• Long-term growth opportunity

What Makes a Great Fit?

The company is looking for someone who takes ownership and knows how to run a profitable subcontracting job.

You don't need to come from commercial painting. The key is understanding how to manage a project, communicate with the right people, stay ahead of issues, support the field team, and make sure the work gets completed successfully and profitably.

The right person will be someone who shows up, takes accountability, solves problems, and doesn't make excuses.

Location

The position is based in the Milwaukee / Southeastern Wisconsin market. Candidates living reasonably close to Milwaukee are preferred due to the field-based nature of the role and the need to regularly interact with active projects.