Head of Engineering and Project Management

Project Manager

Walbec 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.

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.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines

Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction project

Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3-week project schedules

Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managers

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Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports

Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites

Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently

Identify quality control and CRI opportunities

Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors

5 - 8+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferred

• Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Ability to communicate to others to convey information effectively, either by telephone, in written form, email, or in person

Ability to manage own time and the time of others

Knowledge of project management with heavy construction materials, means and methods, equipment, job setup, bidding, invoicing and contracts

Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources

Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Robust Walbec training and professional development program

Ongoing career growth opportunities

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!