Solar Construction Manager

walbecgroup; Waukesha (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan with HSA

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

FSA

EAP

Disability coverage

Parental leave

Paid holidays

Profit sharing

Training & development

Career growth

Job summary

Walbec Group is seeking an experienced operational leader to drive planning and field management on midwest construction projects. You will partner with the Project Manager, lead trades, foremen, and subcontractors, review plans, and ensure on-time material deliveries while maintaining safety and quality standards.

You will mentor Foremen and Project Engineers, manage labor and equipment costs, and support procurement and pre-job planning to meet client expectations and company goals.

Qualifications

• Ten years of Foreman experience or 5 years of Superintendent/Construction Manager experience.
• Technical/Secondary education in applicable field is preferable.
• Electrical experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of corporate and industry practices and their impact on project activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the field team consisting of tradespeople, foreman and subcontractors.
• Review plans and construction drawings.
• Order and schedule deliveries of material.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors that impact work.
• Create and maintain a positive work atmosphere with clients, sub-contractors, co-workers and management.
• Mentor Foremen and Project Engineers for personal and company growth.
• Schedule Management.
• Equipment Management.
• Material & Tool Management.
• Personnel Management.
• Risk Management.
• Cost, Productivity and Quality Management.
• Ultimately responsible for Labor & Equipment costs.
• Assist in Job Procurement/Estimating/Pre-Job Planning.
• Ensure that quality of work meets company and client expectations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Foreman experience

Construction mgmt

Safety awareness

Education

Technical/Secondary education

Job description

Job Description:

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:

Operational Planning & Management

• Work as a partnership with the Project Manager (mutually accountable to each other).
• Lead the field team consisting of Tradespeople, Foreman and Subcontractors.
• Assist in resolving construction problems (lack of productivity, work interfaces, etc.) as required.
• Review of plans and construction drawings.
• Order and schedule deliveries of material.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractors that impact ZTI's work.
• Create and maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating appropriately with clients, sub-contractors, co-workers, and management.
• Mentor Foremen and Project Engineers for personal and company growth
• Accountable to Foreman/Lead Foreman in the areas of safety, information & planning, personnel, materials, tools & equipment and environment.
• Schedule Management
• Equipment Management
• Material & Tool Management
• Personnel Management
• Risk Management
• Cost, Productivity and Quality Management
• Ultimately responsible for Labor & Equipment costs.
• Assist in Job Procurement/ Estimating/Pre-Job Planning
• Ensure that quality of work put in place meets company and client expectations.
• Perform additional duties as directed by supervisor.

Requirements :

• Valid Driver's License and satisfactory driving record.
• Ten years of Foreman experience or / 5 years of Superintendent/Construction Manager experience.
• Technical/Secondary education in applicable field is preferable.
• Electrical experience is preferred
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal (facilitation, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills.
• Good understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc. and their impact on project activities.

The 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 nsurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid s hor t 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 Affirmitive 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!