Wisconsin Construction Lead

Wisconsin Construction Lead at HDR

Responsible for leading staff and pursuing and supporting construction services projects across Wisconsin, including project controls and constructability reviews. This role reports to the MN/WI Field Services Lead and the Wisconsin Transportation Program Manager.

• Pursue and win construction services projects, manage work, and mentor staff.
• Monitor staffing and resources for project delivery.
• Monitor construction activities and resolve problems and issues, especially those related to changes, deficiencies, and contractor performance.
• Maintain accurate daily records of construction site activities and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule, and budget status.
• Meet with owner representatives, contractors, engineers, and other consultants to review project progress, resolve, and follow‑up on issues.
• Prepare progress meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and prepare accurate minutes.
• Review, comment, and recommend approval or rejection of submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and project schedules.
• Ensure project management documentation is properly administered, received, logged, and filed.
• Work on small projects or support senior staff on larger, more complex projects.
• Coordinate with other project team groups such as design, procurement, and accounting.
• Perform other construction management functions as assigned.
• Provide plan reviews and constructability support.
• Support local and national project controls teams with CPM scheduling support.
• Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.
• Work outdoors on active construction sites.
• Travel throughout Wisconsin may be required.

• Background in construction services working on, managing, and pursuing WisDOT projects of varying size and complexity.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6.
• Desire to pursue growth and business opportunities.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 7 years experience in construction services.
• Professional registration, license, or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture.

• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  Madison, WI.
• Other Locations:
  Milwaukee, WI.
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time.
• Employee Status:
  Regular.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.