Project Manager - Civil Construction

Project Manager - Civil Construction at Walbec Group Overview

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Northeast Asphalt 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, making us a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership, producing high‑quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services. We are a multi‑year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. We are proud partners of the Green Bay Packers.

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 budget 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 address delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites.
• Assist in the development of a site safety plan and ensure all jobs and personnel focus on work 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.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned.

Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. We provide dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO, and holidays. Our no‑premium medical plan and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company‑paid short‑ and long‑term disability, paid parental leave, profit sharing, and a robust Walbec training program support professional development and career growth.

• The main office is located in Fond du Lac, WI; this role will focus on projects in Northern Wisconsin. Willingness to travel to any job site is required.

• Five or more years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably with WISDOT experience.
• Valid driver’s license considered insurable by insurance standards.

• Prior project management experience.
• Past experience with civil construction projects.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of schooling and work experience.
• Strong communication skills across telephone, email, and in‑person formats.
• Application of logic and reasoning to identify strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions.
• Effective time‑management skills for self and others.
• Ability to motivate, develop, and direct people.
• Knowledge of project management within heavy construction materials, methods, and equipment.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.

• Excellent wages and benefits packages.
• Job security in a company providing essential infrastructure services.
• Growth opportunities with experienced industry professionals.
• Involvement in innovative projects throughout local and state areas.
• Family‑oriented, supportive culture.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Engineering and Information Technology
• Industry: Construction
• Location:
  
  Oshkosh, WI (salary range: $91,800.00–$)