Posted: 20-Jun-25
Location: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
Type: Full Time
Salary: DOE
Required Education:
Internal Number: PRECO003389
Continental Properties is looking for a Project Manager - Preconstruction to join our Construction team at our home office in Menomonee Falls, WI.
As Preconstruction Project Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Director of Preconstruction in evaluating project viability, managing risk, and guiding projects from concept through groundbreaking. This role requires a strong foundation in both vertical and civil construction, cost estimation, scheduling, and value engineering. You will report to the Director of Preconstruction.
We are embracing a hybrid work environment and you can work both in the office and remotely. #LI-Hybrid
Essential Responsibilities:
- Lead preconstruction efforts from LOI through groundbreaking, including feasibility assessments and proforma support.
- Coordinate due diligence, permitting, and municipal review processes to ensure timely approvals.
- Collaborate with the Preconstruction Director to select and negotiate with general contractors, ensuring accurate bids and budget alignment.
- Review and provide feedback on architectural, civil, and landscape plans, as well as construction-related legal agreements.
- Identify and implement value engineering opportunities that align with brand standards and customer expectations.
- Maintain accurate project data in Procore and Smartsheet, and contribute to investment committee presentations.
Skills for Success:
- Education: Bachelor's degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, Finance, Real Estate, or equivalent experience required.
- Experience: Minimum of 2-5 years’ experience in construction or civil design required; prior experience overseeing, and leading individuals or teams is preferred; training and background in planning, and construction of building projects.
- Strong background in planning and executing building projects. and managing design and construction of capital projects
- Proficient in project management tools and software
- Experienced in estimating, scheduling, budgeting, and financial reporting
Why You'll Love Life at Continental:
Our award-winning culture fosters innovation and empowers our team members to lead. Here are some of the reasons that our team members continue to vote for us as a Top Workplace:
- Career Growth: You'll have the tools, training, and opportunities for a meaningful career with long-term growth potential. We invest in your learning & development with paid professional memberships, certifications, and tuition reimbursement.
- Mental Health & Wellness: Your well-being matters. We provide comprehensive mental health support including but not limited to 8-free counseling sessions per year and access to additional wellness resources.
- Balance: We recognize that balance varies for everyone, and we support our team members with that in mind. Recharge with generous vacation time, 9-paid holidays, and half-days on Fridays during designated months.
- Community & Connection: Build relationships through informal gatherings, lunches, community and company events, volunteer opportunities, and a vibrant social culture. Learn more about recent Continental events here!
- Culture of Belonging: The Continental IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, & Allies) is our commitment to evolving our culture where team members feel a sense of belongingness each day. Our You Belong Here Initiative and Business Resource Groups focus on fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment for all.
- Performance Incentives: Participate in our Building Above and Beyond (BAAB) incentive program that rewards team members annually based on company goals and achievements.
- Industry-Leading Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) with company match, and company-paid life and disability insurance.
- Family Support: Support your growing family with 6-weeks paid parental leave and with family-forming & fertility resources (up to 12-weeks leave for birth mothers).
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and all applicable state and local fair employment practices laws, and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities.
For the benefit of our residents, the communities we serve, and our co-workers, all applicants are required to pass a post-offer criminal background check prior to joining the Continental team.
We are committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The posted salary range represents our good faith estimate of the base salary for this role at the time of posting. Final compensation is based on a variety of factors, including a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity. This range does not include bonus potential or other forms of compensation and benefits.
Salary Range: $86,000 - $130,000
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