Project Manager - Construction

WSB; Saint Cloud (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

WSB is seeking an experienced professional for our Construction and Design Build Group to lead contract administration across a portfolio of public and private projects in Minnesota. You will supervise field staff, manage contracts, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications while coordinating with clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

The role combines office and field responsibilities, including budget, scheduling, pay estimates, and project documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field, licensed in Minnesota or able to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ten+ years of experience with material properties, MNDOT specs, contract administration, and design/build experience.
• NDDOT/County Road and Bridge construction experience preferred, plus MNDOT Technical Certifications.
• Experience with project management, client management, staff management and willingness to travel.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of field staff; oversee construction contracts and administration.
• Grow business opportunities through design standards compliance and proactive management.
• Provide project management, oversight, and admin on Federal, State, County, and City projects; engage in proposal development and staff scheduling.
• Perform contract administration duties in office and field: plan development, budget and schedule management, record keeping, change negotiations, quality control, and project documentation.
• Interact with clients, residents, contractors, public agencies, and private owners; read and interpret contracts, plans, provisions, and documents related to roadway and bridge construction; learn contract administration and PM software.
• Understand and apply State & Federal Contract Administration processes; work within WSB’s Construction and Design Build Services Group to manage and deliver projects; participate in diverse delivery methods.
• Opportunity to work on Design Build, CMGC, ID/IQ and Bid/Build projects; continue building career in a collaborative and challenging environment.

Skills

Construction / Contract Administration

Project management

Team leadership

Client management

Travel as needed

Licensure in MN or ability to obtain

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

Contract management software

Job description

Forge ahead with WSB. WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and we’ve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration, and forward-thinking ideas. We’ve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

What You Will Do:

• The ideal candidate would have a strong Construction / Contract Administration background and be able to develop, manage and lead a team of field staff,
• Have a knowledge of design standards and generate business and perform work to grow the business and opportunities for WSB.
• They will provide project management, oversight, and administration on a variety of Federal, State, County and City construction projects and contracts, along with being involved in the proposal development process, staff scheduling and management.
• The candidate will perform both in the office and in the field of contract administration duties including plan development, interpretation, budget management, schedule management, record keeping, change negotiations, quality, and project documentation.
• This will include contact with clients, residents, contractors, public agencies, and private owners. Candidate must be able to read and understand contracts, plans, special provisions, and documents related to roadway and bridge construction and have a functional understanding and ability to learn contract administration and project management software.
• The candidate should be knowledgeable of State & Federal Contract Administration processes and procedures.
• You will be part of WSB’s Construction and Design Build Services Group with our Contract Administration team helping manage and deliver successful projects while performing field visits, verify compliance with the plans and specifications, prepare pay estimates, and produce project documentation for private, municipal, county, MNDOT and federal projects.
• The position will also provide the opportunity to work on a variety of project delivery methods including Design Build, CMGC, ID/IQ and conventional Bid/Build projects. This position would exist within our Construction and Design Build Group and provide you an opportunity to continue to build your career and work in an enjoyable and challenging work environment.

What You Will Bring:

• Either a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related program from an accredited institution and be licensed in the State of Minnesota or be able to obtain licensure within 6 months.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record are also required.
• Our preferred candidate will have ten or more years of experience with knowledge of material properties, MNDOT specifications and contract administration practices, and prior design/build experience.
• NDDOT/County Road and Bridge construction experience is highly preferred, and well as MNDOT Technical Certifications
• Our preferred candidate will also have experience with project management, client management, staff management and be willing to travel as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 75 lbs.

You must be comfortable working in all weather conditions. Due to the physical nature of the work, you must be able to lift 50 lbs. – 75 lbs. periodically. You’re required to work with your hands, and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. At times you may be working at or on uneven terrain, slopes, in confined spaces, or reinforced trenches.

Who We Are

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in engineering, community planning, environmental, and construction services. Our dedicated staff improves the way people engage with communities, transportation, infrastructure, energy and our environment. We offer services in a wide range of complementary areas that seamlessly integrate planning, design and implementation. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full-time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short- and long-term disability, 401(k) with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part- time employees can participate in the 401(k) plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

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