Project Manager

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Project Manager overseeing construction projects for Walbec Group ensuring timelines and budgets are met. Responsible for planning, coordinating activities, and engaging with staff and clients.

Posted 7/21/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management within the heavy highway industry, focusing on planning, scheduling, budgeting, and ensuring safety and quality control on construction projects. Strong ability to engage with stakeholders, manage resources, and adapt to challenges to achieve project objectives.

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Project ManagementBudget PreparationHeavy Highway ExperienceSafety Plan DevelopmentStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingCost ReportingJob Quantity ReportingConstruction CoordinationBudget Management

Soft Skills

CommunicationTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingCustomer Engagement

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeVocational TrainingCertification from Accreditation Organization

Industry Keywords

Heavy Highway IndustryConstruction ManagementQuality ControlSite SafetySubcontractor Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities on designated jobs to ensure that goals and/or objectives of the job are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters
Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction project
Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3-week project schedules
Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate with construction managers
Oversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materials
Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently
Engage with owners by attending and/or leading meetings
Identify quality control and CRI opportunities
Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors
Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

5 - 8+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferred
Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA 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