Project Manager - Design Build Construction

Foth is a 100% member-owned science and engineering consulting firm headquartered in Wisconsin, with over 85 years of success. Our 700 members across 31 locations are dedicated to solving our clients' toughest science and engineering challenges. Consistently ranked by Engineering News Record in the top 150 firms, we offer a values-based, collaborative, and flexible work environment with professional growth opportunities.

If you thrive working alongside a smart, caring team of colleagues, consider joining us at Foth.

Are you a seasoned Project Manager with a passion for engineer-led design-build construction? At Foth, you'll lead transformative projects in industrial facilities, marine infrastructure, process engineering, industrial wastewater, and sediment remediation; work that makes a real impact on communities and the environment. From proposal development to project close-out, you'll oversee every phase with a focus on quality, safety, and client satisfaction.

Whether mentoring teams or managing budgets and schedules, your expertise will shape innovative solutions.

As a member-owned firm, we offer something different: a collaborative culture where your voice matters and your contributions drive success. Join us and help redefine how projects are built.

While the ideal candidate will be based in one of our Midwest offices, we welcome remote applicants who are open to travel as needed.

Primary Responsibilities:

* Proposal Development:
Collaborate with project directors to respond to RFPs. Prepare conceptual estimates, schedules, and proposal documents. Participate in client presentations

* Design Coordination:
Engage in design reviews, provide constructability insights, monitor design progress, and manage scope and cost adjustments

* Estimating & Cost Control:
Develop and manage detailed estimates, cost codes, and cost control systems to keep projects on budget

* Procurement Management:
Develop comprehensive scopes of work for inclusion in bid packages. Support the solicitation and evaluation of competitive bids, ensuring thorough analysis and alignment with project goals. Assess and qualify subcontractors, recommend contract awards, and assist in coordinating major purchase orders to ensure timely and cost-effective procurement

* Project Planning:
Establish project organization, staffing plans, and schedules in partnership with superintendents and subcontractors

* Execution Oversight:
Direct project schedules, lead site meetings, update timelines, and ensure compliance with governing authorities for permits and inspections

* Financial Management:
Drive cash flow through invoicing and collections, manage change orders, and oversee subcontractor and vendor payments

* Performance & Quality:
Monitor progress, safety, and quality standards. Address subcontractor performance issues and implement corrective actions as needed

* Team Development:
Mentor construction personnel, support performance management, and foster professional growth

* Close-Out:
Lead project close-out activities and warranty work to ensure client satisfaction

* Travel:
Ability to travel as needed and align with our vision of engineer-led design-build project delivery

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field

* 10+ years of experience in construction, design, or project management with a proven track record of successfully delivering complex projects valued between $5 million and $50 million or more

* Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and resource management

* Prior experience with estimating, construction methods, and project management technology

Preferred Qualifications:

* Project Management Professional Certification (PMP)

* Masters Degree in Construction Management

* AACE (estimating certification)

$100,000 - $170,000 a year

The base compensation listed for this job posting reflects a general range for the posted position. Base compensation will vary based on factors such as: years of experience, location, level of responsibility and licenses/certifications. In addition to base compensation, Foth members may be eligible to receive bonuses through our Earned Performance Incentive program. All employees are eligible for On-the-Spot bonuses. Exempt members are also eligible for either quarterly and/or annual bonuses.

Eligible full-time and part-time members will be offered medical, dental, vision insurance, employee assistance program, disability, retirement, holiday pay, paid time off, and several other voluntary benefits. Please reach out to the recruiting team to discuss any specific benefits or compensation questions.

Note:

In some situations, we may consider an alternative position based on your skill set and experience. This may result in a different compensation range.

Why Foth:

Established Reputation:
With over 85 years of success, we are proud to be 100% member-owned.

Dynamic Culture:
Benefit from a values-based, client-centered, and flexible work environment, with ample professional growth…