Senior Project Manager

Zenith Tech, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, vision

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

PTO & holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the development and day-to-day operations of their territory and client base. You will build strong relationships with contractors, consultants, and customers while guiding high-profile projects from inception through completion.

The role requires substantial experience in construction or manufacturing, along with a strong emphasis on safety, leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8–10 years of project management experience in construction or manufacturing.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations.
• Experience in training and mentoring individuals.

Responsibilities

• Lead on worksites and uphold safety standards.
• Manage overall PM operations for assigned territory or client base.
• Oversee highly important projects and complex bids.
• Mentor and supervise less-experienced PEs/PMs.
• Develop relationships with contractors, consultants, and clients.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description: Senior Project Manager

About Walbec Group

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.

The Position

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operations of their territory and customer base, which will include relationship-building with contractors, consultants, clients, and potential partners in any of these areas. This role will be responsible for our highest-level projects and may include managing and training other Project Engineers/Managers (PEs/PMs).

Responsibilities

• Be a leader on all work sites by wearing proper PPE and espousing the Walbec value of Safety by regularly participating in morning huddles and following safety protocols/practices

• Manages the overall project management operations in their assigned geographical territory or client base

• Generally, manages highest profile projects

• Bids and manages our highly complicated projects, high penalty, PWL, night work, and projects with tight timeframes

• Comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Walbec Group family of companies

• Knows and understands all aspects of bidding; knows competition along with analyzing and bid theory

• Trusted source when Area Manager is not available

• Mentors, trains. and supervises less-experienced PEs and PMs as needed

• Knows the industry well and is involved often (WTBA, NAPA, WAPA, etc.)

• Participates in interviewing and evaluating new hires

• Involved in Association meetings and able to promote the asphalt industry and Walbec materials and services

• Has strong relationships with customers and can use to our advantage such as:
  • Changing job schedules
  • Changing job phasing
  • Implementing more efficient methods of doing work

• Promoter of our industry and company

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience in construction or manufacturing
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations
• Experience in training and mentoring individuals

Preferred Skills

• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience
• Established strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues
• Manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Be self-directed and motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, and interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills

Additional Notes

• This position will be required to travel.

The Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HR contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. 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!