Construction Project Leader

Mead & Hunt; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid sick leave

Parental leave

401K plan with company match

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Mead & Hunt seeks a Transportation Construction Project Leader in Wisconsin to lead and deliver transportation construction projects. You will work with engineers, inspect sites, coordinate with contractors, and serve as the on-site representative to keep projects on time and within budget.

You will mentor teams, manage documentation, and engage with WisDOT and local governments to deliver community-focused projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or equivalent in construction management or related field.
• Alternative: Associate’s degree with two years of relevant experience.
• If no degree, at least four years of relevant experience.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver transportation construction projects through Wisconsin offices.
• Conduct on-site construction observation, materials testing, and documentation.
• Serve as on-site representative, coordinating with contractors and project teams.
• Assist with CAD-based design work and plan production.
• Mentor teams, plan workloads, and support professional development.
• Engage with clients and stakeholders including WisDOT and local governments.
• Prepare and negotiate change orders and pay estimates; assist with contract docs.

Skills

Leadership

On-site observation

Project coordination

Client interaction

Team mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Associate’s Degree in Construction Management

Relevant work experience (no degree)

Tools

CAD software

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team! At Mead & Hunt, we are employee-owned, value our people, and strive to help everyone succeed. We offer engaging work, a supportive atmosphere, competitive compensation, and a strong focus on professional development. In our transportation group, we're seeking a confident and responsible construction engineer who can serve as both engineer and inspector, manage several projects, represent our clients with care, and effectively collaborate with contractors.

In this role, you will be key to making sure each project is a success. You’ll work both independently and in teams, solve problems, and use sound judgement to make sure projects finish on time and within budget. Strong leadership and communication skills will help you build effective teams. You'll also have the opportunity to play a strategic role in transportation construction projects, participate in client interactions, and support business growth.

At Mead & Hunt, our work is guided by core values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We embrace continuous improvement and encourage creative solutions, always striving to exceed expectations. Respect, teamwork, and personal ownership are at the heart of our culture; we foster collaboration and empower employees to make meaningful contributions. By joining us, you become part of a team that values professional excellence, accountability, and lasting relationships, all while making a positive difference in our communities.

Responsibilities

As a Transportation Construction Project Leader, you’ll play a key role in leading and delivering successful transportation construction projects supporting our Wisconsin offices. Your responsibilities will include:

• Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging transportation construction projects.
• Conduct on-site construction observation, materials testing, and project documentation to verify quality, compliance, and conformance to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Serve as the on-site representative, coordinating with contractors and project teams to resolve field issues, maintain project momentum, and act as a liaison with the engineer of record.
• Assist with CAD-based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
• Mentor and lead teams by planning and organizing staff, providing guidance, workload planning, and supporting professional development.
• Collaborate with clients and stakeholders such as county and municipal governments and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and building relationships to deliver impactful, community-focused projects and strengthen company presence.
• Assist with preparation and negotiation of contract documents, and lead post-construction activities including finalizing quantities, conducting inspections, and preparing/negotiating change orders and pay estimates.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will hold at least two applicable certifications, and one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management or related field
• -OR- An Associate’s Degree in Construction Management or related field AND two (2) years of relevant experience
• -OR- If no degree, at least four (4) years of relevant experience
• A valid driver’s license and good driving record.

Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin.
• WisDOT and Local project and client management experience as well as proven success managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Past experience and selected as a Construction Project Leader for WisDOT projects.
• Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certification, or ability to obtain.
• Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.