Senior Project/Construction Manager

WENDEL Companies; Eau Claire (WI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work policy

Flexible work

Medical, dental, and vision

401k match

PTO

Life insurance

HSA and FSA options

Career advancement opportunities

Tuition reimbursement

Parking reimbursement

Wellness programs and health stipend

Job summary

Wendel in Eau Claire, WI is seeking a Senior Project/Construction Manager to lead Master Builder projects from inception to completion. You will manage client relationships, coordinate design and construction teams, and drive schedules and budgets in a collaborative, hybrid work environment.

The role demands 10–15 years of experience in construction management or related fields, with strong communication and leadership skills and a willingness to travel as needed to project sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; PMP/PE/Architect a plus.
• 10–15 years leading infrastructure/building projects in CM/engineering/architecture.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and willingness to travel locally and beyond Eau Claire.

Responsibilities

• Provide senior project leadership on Master Builder projects from inception to completion, ensuring scope, schedule, quality, and budget adherence.
• Serve as primary client contact and guide relationships with clients, stakeholders, design teams, contractors, and partners.
• Communicate clearly with clients and design/construction teams using strong verbal and written skills.
• Oversee on-site construction activities with superintendents, manage trades, review plans, and maintain master schedules and budgets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Cost Estimation

Job description

Wendel is a nationally recognized innovative Architecture, Engineering, Energy Efficiency, and Construction Management firm that collaborates with private and public entities to holistically approach facility and infrastructure projects. Our clients benefit from our full-service capability that allows us to tackle technically complex projects with our own in-house experts. With multiple regional offices, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a collaborative team approach. If you are looking to make a real impact, to challenge the status quo, and develop and implement solutions with real results, then Wendel is the place for you!

Wendel is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated Senior Project/Construction Manager professional to join our Construction Management team in our Eau Claire, WI office.

Responsibilities

• Provide key, senior project leadership on Master Builder projects, where Wendel is both the Architect/Engineer and Construction Manager, from inception to completion to meet scope, schedule, quality, budget and client expectations by following Wendel’s PM/CM processes.
• Act as primary client contact and project leader on a day-to-day basis including developing relationships with clients, stakeholders, design teams, contractors and project partners, understanding and interpreting their needs and providing a high level of client service, responsiveness and value.
• Communicate clearly to clients and project design and construction teams in a way that is easily understood using a combination of exceptional verbal and written communication styles.
• Work with our project site superintendents to oversee all onsite construction activities, including management and coordination of construction trades and vendors, to ensure projects are completed within time and budgetary constraints. Review and supervise construction projects for adherence to plans, drawings and specifications. Develop and maintain master construction schedules, master project budgets, provide leadership in the proactive resolution of construction related issues, timely approval of contractor applications for payment and overseeing and control of all construction scope, schedule and cost changes.
• Be responsible for and coordinate the submittal and RFI processes, lead regular construction coordination and scheduling meetings with clients, design teams and construction teams and promptly issue meetings minutes.
• Participate in and provide leadership in business development, marketing and branding activities including identification of new client and project opportunities, preparation of scope and fee proposals, and participation in interviews, sales calls and networking activities.
• Participate in the operational development of construction related processes and procedures for preconstruction, procurement and construction phase activities.
• Participate in the strategic planning and be a major contributor in the growth and development of Wendel’s Master Builder corporate strategic initiative.

Qualifications

• BS Degree preferred, but not required.
• Multi-discipline design and construction management is preferred and PMP certification, licensed professional engineer, registered architect or equivalent a plus
• Proficient in use of Procore Construction Management Software, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project and General Construction Cost Estimating.
• Minimum of 10 – 15 years of hands-on experience leading and managing infrastructure and/or buildings projects in a construction management, engineering, architecture or related field.
• Candidate must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and must be willing to travel both locally and occasionally outside of our Eau Claire, WI region.
• Must have excellent communication skills and be a team player.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task on multiple projects.
• Have a positive attitude.
• Be dependable, collaborative, and flexible.
• Have leadership abilities.

What We Offer

• Employee-focused company culture and work environment.
• Work-life balance including:
  • Hybrid work policy
  • Flexible work
• Great benefits including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401k match
  • PTO
  • Life insurance
• HSA and FSA options.
• Career advancement opportunities with Career and Professional Development.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Parking reimbursement.
• Wellness programs and health stipend.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000.

Wendel is committed to providing fair, competitive, and market-informed compensation. The salary offered will be determined based on the successful candidates’ relevant education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The salary offered will also take into consideration regional adjustment factors.

Hear from Our Team:

We asked our employees to share what they love most about working at Wendel, and the overwhelming response was that everyone loves working in an environment where the team has each other’s backs. They also liked our flexible, hybrid work policy. With nationwide project and office locations, Wendel presents the opportunity to work on an exciting variety of projects with a diverse group of clients. They said they like our respect-based and team-oriented culture, and our transparent communication philosophy.

Wendel is an AFFIRMATIVE Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. We are a VEVRAA federal contractor and request priority referrals of all protected veterans.