Assistant Project Manager - 750M Commercial General Contractor

Assistant Project Manager

Our client is a leading Milwaukee-based general contractor with over 75 years in business. They deliver major commercial projects across healthcare, education, corporate, and institutional markets. With 400+ employees, the company combines big-firm resources with a local, team-oriented culture. They offer long-term stability, clear growth opportunities, and the chance to work on projects that shape Milwaukee's skyline.

Job Description

Assist Project Managers in planning, coordinating, and executing large-scale commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, and meeting minutes to maintain project accuracy and organization.

Support the development and tracking of project schedules to ensure key milestones are met.

Help prepare budgets, review invoices, and monitor financial performance throughout the project lifecycle.

Communicate with trade partners to ensure scope alignment, timely delivery, and quality workmanship.

Participate in client meetings and build relationships that reflect the company's reputation for trust and excellence.

Work closely with Superintendents to ensure seamless coordination between office and field operations.

Learn from senior leaders through structured mentorship, gaining exposure to all phases of construction and setting a foundation for future project management roles.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

2-5 years of commercial construction experience, ideally supporting projects $5M-$50M+ in value.

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Proficient in Procore, Bluebeam, and MS Project (or similar project management software).

Strong written and verbal communicator who builds trust with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.

Driven, detail-oriented, and eager to take ownership of tasks in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Committed to learning the full lifecycle of project management and developing into a future Project Manager.

What's on Offer

Industry-leading salary with annual performance-based bonuses.

Full medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match.

Structured mentorship and training programs designed to promote APMs into Project Managers.

Opportunity to work on some of Milwaukee's most recognizable commercial builds across healthcare, higher ed, and corporate markets.

Join one of Wisconsin's most established and financially secure GCs with decades of continuous growth.