Project Manager - Construction

Walbec Group • Gaylord, MI

87d

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Payne & Dolan Inc. of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Project Manager and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry. 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.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Civil Construction
• 2+ years of Project Management experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict resolution, and interpersonal and negotiation skills
• Self-directed, motivated and takes initiative with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or vocational training certification from an accredited organization
• Bidding experience
• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience

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
• Run less complex general contractor work
• Understand most specifications and know when to ask questions
• Understand mix and Technical Services (TS) project-related issues
• Establish relationships with subcontractors and general contractors
• Understand difference between bid vs. quote jobs and their relevance
• Evaluate projects for quantity over and under runs effectively and efficiently
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships
• Evaluate productivity and efficiency of field personnel and equipment
• Ability to read and understand standard job cost reports: Bid vs. actual, Actual cost-to-date, Job profitability report, Billing worksheet, Unbilled revenue, Accounts receivable, Daily production and cost reports
• Site assessment of existing and new in-the-field construction: Establishment of proper grades for drainage, Soil analysis for proper aggregate thickness, Existing pavement surface evaluation

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• No premium medical plan and HRA contribution with participation in wellness initiatives
• Company paid STD and LTD
• 401k & profit sharing with company contribution
• Robust Walbec training
• PTO and holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree