Project Manager I

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Walsh Group, Ltd. seeks a Project Manager for our Transportation Division in Virginia Beach, VA and Yorktown, VA.

The role leads multi-disciplinary teams on transportation projects, from startup through close-out, focusing on profitable delivery and strong client relationships. We value experience in construction management, the ability to manage contractual issues, and a proven track record of delivering high-impact infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of construction project management experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Strong client relationship skills and leadership ability.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for costs, planning, scheduling, and personnel.
• Lead project startup through close-out.
• Develop strategy for personnel development and recruiting.
• Manage contractual issues and establish customer relationships.
• Accurate cost forecasting and cost-to-complete reviews.
• Provide leadership and development to project team.
• Resolve issues with final authority.
• Implement QA/QC plans.
• Identify issues to Program Manager for project success.
• Review preliminary schedules and financial projections.
• Ensure safety rules on site.
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to meet safety goals.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Client relations

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking a Project Manager for our Transportation Division located in Virginia Beach, VA and Yorktown, VA. Are you someone who trusts your instincts and has confidence in your ability as a leader? When you see potential in others, do you invest in it? Do you have a proven track record of leading functional teams while successfully creating and delivering impactful solutions for your clients? Do you inspire others to want to do their very best every day? If yes, then keep reading! Walsh Project Managers organize and initiate structure, but also have a sense of flexibility and make changes where needed. They build lasting infrastructure but also enjoy the ability to build lasting relationships. They empower a sense of responsibility and hold themselves accountable for profitability and business outcomes. They maintain our culture by creating a family out of their project teams. As a fourth-generation, family‑owned business, Walsh recruits individuals who are seeking a small company feel with a large company backing. Walsh is a successful fast‑growing company at the forefront of technology and is committed to being the employer of choice to our employees and the builder of choice to our customers. Walsh is a company where, when you work hard, you will be recognized. If this sounds like you, please apply!

Responsibilities

• Providing leadership for multiple aspects of controls including costs, planning, scheduling, engineering, supervision and management of personnel
• Project start up, project completion, and entire close‑out process
• Develops strategy for personnel development & recruiting
• Responsible for managing contractual issues
• Establishing and maintaining customer relationships
• Accurate forecasting of costs for job completion
• Provide leadership and development to project team
• Final say in the resolution of problems
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control plans
• Identifies issues to Program Manager as required to ensure the success of the project
• Reviews and approves preliminary schedules, financial projections, and cost to complete
• Ensures construction site rules and procedures are implemented and followed
• Coordinate with Safety Manager to ensure projects are completed in accordance with safety goals

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience in managing construction teams
• Success in client relationships
• Specific roles may require relocation

Division: Transportation

Job Category: Project Management

Job Type: Full-time

The Walsh Group, Ltd. is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312‑563‑5905 or [e-mail]. An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran