Project Manager

What We Offer:

Our excellent salary and benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, education reimbursement, 401(k), performance bonuses, and an employee stock program. Employee Resource Groups and Programs offered include the Young Professionals Group, Women at Wade Trim, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Professional Development, Leadership Development, Mentor Program, Sustainability Program, and Wellness Program.

Position Description:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our Construction Team in our Bay City office and oversee operations in Flint, Gaylord, Traverse City locations as well. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering and at least ten years of experience on MDOT construction projects. Excellent technical writing, organization and communication skills are essential. Candidates must also have a Professional Engineer License. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to work well with others.

Typical responsibilities include:

• As a Project Manager, administer contracts for primarily MDOT and MDOT Local Agency Program projects for Wade Trim's Traverse City, Gaylord, Bay City and Flint offices.
• Manage and supervise construction staff including field engineers and inspectors
• Responsible for assisting and supporting business development and sales for Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) work with MDOT.
• Responsible for assisting and supporting project proposal development including positioning, approach, preparation and pricing.
• Responsible for project execution including the management of project scope, schedule and budget.
• Manage resources to successfully deliver project to client on time and within budget while meeting or exceeding client expectations.
• Provide expertise on constructability to project design teams
• Ensure field engineers and inspectors have knowledge, tools and proper safety equipment to complete tasks.
• Develop, foster and maintain lasting client relationships.
• Participate in project review (QA/QC) meetings
• Develop and complete applications, permits and/or specifications as required.
• Develop project reports and technical presentations
• Attend client, staff and project meetings.
• Maintain a safe working environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Skills/Experience:

• 10+ years of MDOT construction experience required
• Professional Engineering license required
• Valid driver's license
• Excellent communication skills

About Wade Trim:

Wade Trim is committed to maximizing the value of infrastructure investments. We've been solving complex engineering challenges for a century. We customize our work approach to fit each project using a collaborative, friendly style to deliver solutions our clients can stand behind.

Our supportive culture recognizes and strives to fulfill collective client, company, and individual needs. Mentoring and building skills of Wade Trim staff is a priority. Frequent interaction among staff is encouraged, company leadership is easily accessible, and opportunities are provided for staff to help shape the firm's future through strategic planning.

To solve our clients' toughest challenges, we've devoted ourselves to delivering innovative solutions. Our Office of Applied Technology (OAT) is dedicated to seeking new technologies or ways to apply existing technologies to enhance value to our clients and positively impact communities. All staff are encouraged to share ideas and suggestions for innovative technologies or processes to adopt. This open-minded approach enables us to advance technology, foster innovation, and stay ahead of our clients' needs.

Wade Trim's success is shared by the employees that make it happen. Since our beginning, our firm has been 100% employee owned. This cultivates an ownership mindset that benefits our work approach, collaborative culture, and ability to deliver client solutions. We believe employee ownership drives the sustainability and growth of our firm and provides all our employees with opportunities for financial success.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in a friendly environment, please submit your resume by visiting the Careers section of our website at

Wade Trim does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or CVs from third-party recruiters or employment agencies. Any submission made without a valid, signed agreement and an approved engagement request from Wade Trim's People Services Team will be considered the property of Wade Trim. Wade Trim reserves the right to pursue and hire any candidate submitted through unsolicited means without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. A valid agreement can only be signed by the Director of People Services. Resumes or candidate profiles submitted at the request of a Wade Trim employee who is not authorized by the People Services team do not constitute a valid engagement. Recruiters and agencies must have a current, written agreement authorized by the Director of People Services to be considered an approved vendor.

Wade Trim is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.