Director of Construction Managment

The Probst Group LLC • Hartland, WI

10d

About The Position

The Director of Construction Management provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for The Probst Group’s Construction Management team, ensuring the successful execution of industrial wastewater treatment plant projects from construction through commissioning. The role leads and develops construction professionals, drives KPI performance, manages departmental budgets, and implements standardized processes that support safety, quality, schedule, and cost objectives.

The Director serves as a key liaison among executive leadership, project managers, engineering teams, clients, and contractors, supporting collaboration and consistent project delivery. The position maintains construction standards, oversees contractor performance, supports commissioning activities, and fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and customer service. It is an integral part of the Field Construction team and works cross-functionally with all departments.

The role manages field staff who oversee and advise third-party contractors during construction and commissioning of Probst design/build wastewater treatment plant projects. It also establishes project documentation and commissioning protocols, supports construction planning and budgeting, and works with contractors, clients, Construction Management, and Engineering teams to keep projects on schedule and budget. Travel is required up to 90% as business needs require. Probst provides a company credit card for specified travel and project expenses, as well as a company cell phone and computer. The ideal candidate resides in Wisconsin, preferably near Milwaukee, though qualified candidates elsewhere in the continental United States will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressively responsible construction management experience, including industrial, water/wastewater, utility, or heavy civil construction projects.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing construction managers, superintendents, project managers, and field personnel.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple concurrent projects with budgets ranging from $1 million to $50 million or more.
• Ability to build and develop high-performing construction teams.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including responsibility for revenue, profitability, and project performance.
• Experience establishing construction standards, processes, and best practices across an organization.
• Ability to lead workforce planning, recruitment, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex project challenges while maintaining client relationships.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, project scheduling, contract administration, cost control, and risk management.
• Experience managing subcontractors, equipment vendors, and self-perform construction teams.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, construction safety programs, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Ability to review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, P&IDs, and construction documents.
• Proficiency with project management and scheduling software such as Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, Procore, Forma, or similar platforms.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

• 15+ years of construction management experience in industrial wastewater treatment, municipal wastewater treatment, water treatment, chemical processing, food and beverage, power generation, pulp and paper, or other process-intensive facilities.
• Experience constructing wastewater treatment plants, industrial pretreatment systems, biological treatment systems, membrane filtration facilities, pump stations and lift stations, sludge handling and dewatering systems, chemical feed systems, or industrial process piping systems.
• Experience with design-build and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project delivery methods.
• Experience managing projects across multiple states and geographic regions.
• Knowledge of industrial mechanical and electrical systems, instrumentation and controls, SCADA, and process automation.
• Familiarity with startup, commissioning, and operational turnover of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Experience supporting construction claims, change order management, and contract negotiations.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMP, or equivalent professional certification.
• Experience working with regulatory agencies, industrial clients, and environmental permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Communicate strategic initiatives from the Construction Management team to Probst’s Leadership Team.
• Plan, direct, implement, and monitor divisional budgets and costs to achieve project and company financial objectives.
• Drive accountability for team KPI performance, recommend KPI changes when needed, and prepare KPI summaries for Leadership Team presentations.
• Review team policies and standard operating procedures and develop procedural adjustments as needed.
• Hold regular one-on-one meetings with Construction Management team members and other Directors to discuss daily activities, strategic progress, and growth and development plans.
• Participate in departmental Level10 Meetings and lead performance discussions, including reviews and performance improvement plans.
• Review and approve staff timesheets, vacation requests, and schedule alterations.
• Manage field staff who oversee and advise third-party contractors during construction and commissioning of Probst wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Communicate regularly with project managers about current and upcoming construction projects.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, and external partners on plant design, constructability, and accessibility.
• Ensure implementation of and compliance with site-specific health and safety programs.
• Assist with planning and budgeting for project construction and commissioning phases.
• Establish and standardize project document protocols for items such as RFIs, change orders, supplemental and shop drawings, safety permits, construction and commissioning plans, and redline drawing sets, using Probst templates, CXAlloy, and Forma.
• Standardize commissioning-status documentation, including Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ), in preparation for startup Performance Qualification (PQ).
• Keep construction projects on schedule and budget in collaboration with contractors, clients, Construction Management, and Engineering teams.
• Standardize expectations for construction site offices, communications, and storage areas for delivered equipment.
• Maintain strong relationships and provide customer service and availability to Probst teams, clients, and partners.
• Use Probst’s collective knowledge base to identify and resolve construction-related field issues.
• Interpret project design documents to independently manage subcontractors during construction of assigned wastewater treatment plant projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company credit card to cover housing, ground transportation, living expenses, transportation to project sites, and meal allowance.
• Company cell phone.
• Company computer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director