Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin
Project Manager jobs in Wisconsin are concentrated in manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and information technology, with steady demand at every level from associate PM to senior program lead. Milwaukee, Madison, and Green Bay anchor most of the hiring, where established employers like Oshkosh Corporation, Epic Systems, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain large project management functions. The most sought-after specializations in Wisconsin are IT project delivery, capital construction management, and healthcare operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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- Prioritize and follow SCS health and safety protocols.
- Engage with clients by responding to inquiries, assessing needs, and developing tailored proposals for needed work.
- Coordinate staffing to complete quality work/projects.
- Strengthen client relationships by maintaining and expanding connections while seeking new business opportunities.
- Manage projects and their profitability.
- Integrate with other Environmental Services and Solid Waste Services staff across the company.
- Collaborate with Upper Midwest colleagues and SCS national technical experts as we develop strategies for expanding ways in which we contribute to our clients’ success.
- Review requests for proposal (RFPs), assist with go/no go decisions, and draft and/or review proposals.
- Applying engineering and scientific expertise to solid waste projects and related fields.
- Developing technical solutions by preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
- Working independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, planning and coordinating work, and representing SCS at meetings and conferences.
- Serving as the certifying engineer for projects at landfills, transfer stations, and MRFs.
- Supporting/ and coordinating field work, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering; liner, cover, and landfill gas installations; inspections, etc.
- Overseeing/coordinating/reviewing office-based tasks, including CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, reports, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
- Gathering data and completing periodic regulatory submittals for solid waste clients, including groundwater, storm water, landfill gas, and leachate data.
- Reviewing technical documents/submittals for consistency with client strategies and applicable regulations.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field of engineering required. Civil, Environmental, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of related work experience required.
- Minimum of 10 years working at an environmental consulting firm preferred.
- Business Development experience in the Central U.S. market preferred.
- Wisconsin P.E. registration or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months required.
- Competent with MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
- Experience directing staff using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D design software is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
- Prioritize and follow SCS health and safety protocols.
- Engage with clients by responding to inquiries, assessing needs, and developing tailored proposals for needed work.
- Coordinate staffing to complete quality work/projects.
- Strengthen client relationships by maintaining and expanding connections while seeking new business opportunities.
- Manage projects and their profitability.
- Integrate with other Environmental Services and Solid Waste Services staff across the company.
- Collaborate with Upper Midwest colleagues and SCS national technical experts as we develop strategies for expanding ways in which we contribute to our clients’ success.
- Review requests for proposal (RFPs), assist with go/no go decisions, and draft and/or review proposals.
- Applying engineering and scientific expertise to solid waste projects and related fields.
- Developing technical solutions by preparing engineering calculations, drawings, reports, and permit applications.
- Working independently on engineering or scientific problems and methods, planning and coordinating work, and representing SCS at meetings and conferences.
- Serving as the certifying engineer for projects at landfills, transfer stations, and MRFs.
- Supporting/ and coordinating field work, including but not limited to, surveys/data gathering; liner, cover, and landfill gas installations; inspections, etc.
- Overseeing/coordinating/reviewing office-based tasks, including CAD drafting, mathematical calculations, reports, creating site plans and facility diagrams, permit applications, etc.
- Gathering data and completing periodic regulatory submittals for solid waste clients, including groundwater, storm water, landfill gas, and leachate data.
- Reviewing technical documents/submittals for consistency with client strategies and applicable regulations.
- Bachelor's or Master's Degree in a related field of engineering required. Civil, Environmental, Geological, or Geotechnical Engineering is preferred.
- Minimum of 15 years of related work experience required.
- Minimum of 10 years working at an environmental consulting firm preferred.
- Business Development experience in the Central U.S. market preferred.
- Wisconsin P.E. registration or ability to obtain reciprocity within 6 months required.
- Competent with MS Office and other computer software normally used in environmental consulting.
- Experience directing staff using AutoCAD and AutoCAD Civil3D design software is a plus.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record in good standing required.
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What Wisconsin Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project manager jobs across Wisconsin.
- Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, construction management, or a related field
- PMP certification from the Project Management Institute preferred or required
- Three or more years of project management experience in a relevant industry
- Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet
- Strong experience managing cross-functional teams and coordinating with external vendors
- Demonstrated ability to deliver projects on time, within scope, and on budget
Project Manager Jobs in Wisconsin: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a project manager in Wisconsin?
Wisconsin does not require a state-issued license to work as a project manager, so the path centers on education and professional certification. Most Wisconsin employers expect at least a bachelor's degree in business, engineering, or a closely related field. From there, earning the Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management Institute is the most recognized credential in the state, and many Wisconsin employers in manufacturing, healthcare, and IT list it as a preferred or required qualification.
How much do project managers make in Wisconsin?
Project managers in Wisconsin earn a median of about $142,060 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $103,720 for the lowest 10% to over $207,680 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire project managers in Wisconsin?
Companies currently hiring project managers in Wisconsin include Beacon Technologies, HGA, and Michels, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Wisconsin's mix of large manufacturers, major health systems, and technology firms like Epic Systems means consistent project manager demand across multiple sectors year-round.
Which Wisconsin cities have the most project manager jobs?
Madison, Milwaukee, and Waukesha have the most project manager openings in Wisconsin. Milwaukee leads because it is home to major manufacturing headquarters, large hospital systems, and financial services firms, while Madison's concentration of technology employers, state government agencies, and Epic Systems drives strong demand there, and Green Bay's growing healthcare and industrial base rounds out the top markets.
Are there remote project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 49% of project manager openings tied to Wisconsin are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting how much of the role involves coordination, documentation, and stakeholder communication that travels well online. IT and software project management roles show the highest remote availability, while capital construction and facilities project management roles typically require an on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a project manager in Wisconsin with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a project coordinator or junior project manager role, which large Wisconsin employers in healthcare and manufacturing regularly hire without requiring prior PM titles. Epic Systems in Verona and Advocate Aurora Health in Milwaukee both run structured onboarding programs that develop project skills from adjacent roles like business analyst, operations coordinator, or team lead. Completing a CAPM certification from the Project Management Institute and building a portfolio of managed deliverables, even from volunteer or academic work, gives candidates a concrete edge in Wisconsin applications.
Where can I find and apply to project manager jobs in Wisconsin?
You can find and apply to project manager jobs in Wisconsin on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the state. Search the roles that match your experience and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit your background.
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