Project Manager

Company: Titus Talent Strategies
Location: Elm Grove
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Project Manager About the Company S.J. Janis is a long-tenured, family-owned residential remodeling firm serving the Greater Milwaukee market. Founded in 1951, the team delivers high end, design-build remodeling - from whole-home transformations and complex renovations to additions - with a reputation built on craftsmanship, communication, and trust. The company operates with an in-house, end-to-end model (consultation through design through build), supported by a modern, client-facing office in Elm Grove and a mix of employed team members plus trusted trade partners. S.J. Janis is EOS-aligned and runs with a leadership team that values clear accountability and strong operating rhythms. Role Summary The Project Manager is accountable for coordinating, managing, and hands-on execution of multiple concurrent high-end remodeling projects averaging $250,000 each. This leader ensures projects are delivered on-time, on-budget, and of exceptional quality while providing a high-touch client experience that exceeds expectations through daily communication, proactive problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail. This role is on-site in Elm Grove with regular travel to active job sites, leveraging BuilderTrend as the primary operating platform. The Project Manager reports to the Production Manager and is expected to be dependable, organized, and relationship focused, able to manage client expectations, coordinate trade partners, and execute hands-on carpentry work when needed to maintain project momentum and quality standards. The Mission S.J. Janis exists to deliver high-end remodeling experiences that clients trust from the first conversation through the final walkthrough. The mission is simple: do what we say we will do - build with craftsmanship, communicate clearly, and protect the homeowner relationship at every step. Every project is an opportunity to earn a client for life through disciplined planning, strong field leadership, and pride in the finished product. Why Janis? S.J. Janis offers a rare combination of stability, quality, and impact in residential remodeling. Team members join a family-owned company with decades of trust in the Milwaukee market, where the work is consistently high-end and technically interesting, and where craftsmanship and clear communication are non-negotiable. The environment is collaborative across Sales, Design, and Production, supported by strong standards and systems that enable teams to run projects professionally. Role Metrics and Goals 90-Day Performance Objectives: Assessment & Integration • Develop trust with the team by demonstrating proven capabilities in managing at least one project through The Janis Way, learning S.J. Janis workflows end-to-end, including handoffs from Sales and Design, permitting, selections, and long-lead ordering. • Establish a consistent operating cadence with daily BuilderTrend log-ins, weekly coordination with Production Manager, and clear communication rhythms with clients, trade partners, and internal teams. • Get full visibility into assigned projects (status, schedule health, budget tracking, change orders, and client expectations) while reinforcing BuilderTrend hygiene so schedules, photos, notes, and documentation are consistently updated and reliable. • Demonstrate hands-on carpentry skills in rough and finish work to support field execution, maintain project momentum, and build credibility with trade partners and team members. 180-Day Performance Objectives: Leadership & Execution • Successfully manage three projects simultaneously, coordinating trades, materials, schedules, and client communication while maintaining on-time, on-budget delivery and high client satisfaction. • Improve schedule reliability by maintaining 2-4 week look-aheads, confirming trade and material readiness before work is released, and proactively managing dependencies to prevent delays. • Strengthen job-cost control through routine budget reviews, accurate change order processing, and early variance identification with clear corrective actions communicated to Production Manager. • Build strong relationships with trade partners and suppliers to improve responsiveness, quality, and consistency across jobs, while maintaining professional standards and accountability. 365-Day Performance Objectives: Scale & Strategic Impact • Manage more than three projects simultaneously and successfully, running production predictably with on-track schedules, protected margins, and consistently strong client satisfaction that generates referrals and repeat business. • Serve as a dependable, high-ownership Project Manager who reduces execution variability through disciplined preconstruction planning, thorough documentation, and proactive issue resolution before problems escalate. • Demonstrate strong operating rhythms that support team accountability and continuous improvement (reliable BuilderTrend updates, proactive client communication, and predictable project delivery that upholds S.J. Janis standards). • Contribute to S.J. Janis's long-term growth by operating as a trusted leader who earns clients for life, mentors less experienced team members, and embodies the company's values of craftsmanship, communication, and dependability. Titus Talent Strategies is an approved partner of this Firm. For additional details on this opportunity, please reach out directly to Dominick LaGrossa at dominick.lagrossa@titustalent.com or 414-339-5270

Keywords: Titus Talent Strategies, Waukesha , Project Manager, Construction , Elm Grove, Wisconsin