Senior Project Manager

walbecgroup; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Employer-paid medical plan with HRA

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO

Profit sharing

Professional development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is hiring a Senior Project Manager to lead on complex construction and manufacturing projects across the Midwest. You will drive project delivery, safety adherence, and client relationships, mentoring junior staff and coordinating with multiple Walbec companies.

The role requires 8–10 years of PM experience, a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license with DOT knowledge. It involves travel and strategic bid management across high-profile assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and relevant work experience.
• 8–10 years of project management in construction or manufacturing.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record; knowledge of DOT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead on all worksites with PPE and safety protocols.
• Manage overall project management operations in territory or client base.
• Oversee high-profile, complex projects with tight schedules.
• Bid and manage projects with penalties, night work, and time constraints.
• Mentor and supervise junior PMs and engineers.
• Provide industry engagement and maintain customer relationships.

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

8–10 years PM experience

Valid driver's license & DOT knowledge

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.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid M edical P lan with H R A contribution ( eligibility requirements )
• Dental, Vision, and L ife I nsuranc e
• 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 affirmative 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!