Project Manager

Project ManagerWalbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.The Position:Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities on designated jobs to ensure that goals and/or objectives of the job are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.Responsibilities:Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlinesPlan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction projectPrepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3-week project schedulesEnsure overall profitability of designated jobsRequisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managersOversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materialsEngage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reportsTake actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sitesAssist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficientlyEngage with owners by attending and/or leading meetingsIdentify quality control and CRI opportunitiesBuild rapport and engage with customers and subcontractorsPerforms other related duties as required and assignedRequirements:5 - 8+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferredBachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experienceValid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standardsPreferred Skills:Ability to communicate to others to convey information effectively, either by telephone, in written form, email, or in personAbility to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problemsAbility to manage own time and the time of othersAbility to motivate, develop and direct peopleKnowledge of project management with heavy construction materials, means and methods, equipment, job setup, bidding, invoicing and contractsKnowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resourcesThe Benefits:Competitive compensation aligned with industry standardsEmployer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)Dental, Vision, and Life InsuranceFlex Spending Account (FSA)Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Company-paid short and long-term disability coveragePaid parental leaveGenerous PTO and paid holidaysProfit sharingRobust Walbec training and professional development programOngoing career growth opportunitiesWe are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!