Transportation Project Manager

Jobot; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental and geotechnical firm seeks a Construction Manager to oversee projects from planning to execution. This role involves evaluating construction costs, ensuring compliance, and maintaining effective relationships with contractors, clients, and consulting partners. The ideal candidate will possess a relevant degree and over 10 years of experience in construction management, and will benefit from a strong salary, hybrid work environment, and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Strong salary with exponential chance to move up

Great benefits and retirement package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in construction oversight.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to learn Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Lead all facets of construction oversight on projects.
• Evaluate costs, regulations, and risks during planning.
• Verify project costs and maintain compliance with contract terms.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Field Manager

WisDOT Construction Software

Civil 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Education

B.S in Management or Construction Management

Associates Degree

Tools

Material Testing Equipment

GPS Survey

Robotic Total Station

Job description

Since our start as an Environmental and Geotechnical firm, we have added several key services including Transportation Engineering, Structural Engineering, Trail Design, Water Resources, Construction Management and Land Survey.

With our wide range of service areas, we are ideally structured to manage a project of any size from preliminary studies to final construction oversight. Our team brings a wealth of experience to each project and can provide direct design services, quality assurance reviews, and owner representation services.

• Strong salary with exponential chance to move up
• Hybrid work environment!
• Great benefits and retirement package

Essential Functions

1. Lead all facets of construction oversight on projects

2. Consider construction costs, government regulations, potential environmental hazards, and other factors in planning stages and risk analysis.

3. Attend site visits, survey the area, and prepare diagrams, charts and reports showing specific information related to the desired project.

4. Discuss information to the pertinent parties (i.e. contractors, environmental agencies, local, state or federal entities, etc.) and the general public to keep them informed.

5. Verify projects cost by evaluating site inspection

6. Assemble team and obtain pricing from contractors and suppliers to prepare estimates

7. Review plans and special provisions and review contractor's work in accordance with plans and special provisions

8. Understand how to maintain required compliance with all contract terms and legal requirements that govern the project and prevent rework and delays.

9. Establish, monitor, communicate and maintain project schedules, including scheduling and providing onsite direction to contractors

10. Update and maintain all sets of drawings, specifications and logs as required

11. Complete project closeout requirements

12. Participate in weekly staffing meeting.

13. Maintain effective and professional relationships with contractors, clients, and consulting partners

Physical Demands of Position

While performing the duties of this position the employee may be required to sit, stand,

walk, and use hands and fingers. The employee occasionally must reach above and below shoulder level to be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs and perform some physical labor.

Environmental / Working Conditions

This position will mostly be in the field; however, office work will be required from time to time depending on project schedules and the seasonality of construction work.

Equipment Used

Telephone, Printer / Copier, Fax, Computers with peripherals, Calculator, Material Testing Equipment, GPS Survey, Robotic Total Station, Levels, Wheel, Measuring Equipment

Job Specifications

1. B.S in Management or Construction Management or Associates Degree

2. 10+ years of experience in construction oversight and management

3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills

4. Strong interpersonal skills

5. Proficient in Field Manager, WisDOT Construction Software / Applications

6. Willingness to learn Civil 3D

7. Experience with Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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