Wisconsin Construction Services Lead; WisDOT

Oneida Engineering Solutions (OES) is an 8(a), minority business enterprise that provides engineering, environmental, science, and specialized professional services solutions nationwide. Primary clients include WisDOT, MnDOT, counties, municipalities, and private developers in Wisconsin.
Immediate openings for a Wisconsin Construction Services Lead in Madison, Milwaukee, or Green Bay.

• Lead construction administration and inspection services on WisDOT highway and infrastructure projects
• Serve as project leader/project manager responsible for scope, schedule, budget, and quality performance
• Oversee construction contract administration, including:
  Submittals, change orders, and pay estimates, Contractor compliance with plans, specifications, and WisDOT standards, and Project documentation, reporting, and close-out.
• Conduct and/or lead progress meetings with WisDOT, contractors, and stakeholders
• Resolve construction issues related to field conditions, design conflicts, and contractor performance

• Serve as primary point of contact with WisDOT and local agency clients
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with WisDOT regional staff
• Represent the firm in project interviews, coordination meetings, and industry events
• Provide constructability input to internal design teams and clients

• Lead, mentor, and develop construction staff including project leaders, inspectors, and technicians
• Assign and manage project teams, ensuring efficient resource utilization across projects
• Provide technical guidance and quality oversight for CEI services
• Support recruitment and retention of construction services personnel

• Support business development activities related to WisDOT construction services:
  Notices of Interest (NOIs), Construction Fair interviews, and proposal development
• Identify and pursue new construction administration opportunities
• Collaborate with transportation design and planning teams to expand service offerings

• Support growth and strategic direction of the Wisconsin construction services practice
• Develop and implement best practices for construction management and inspection
• Assist with forecasting workload, staffing needs, and market trends

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited university (or closely related field with equivalent accredited credentials)
• 7+ years of construction administration, including WisDOT or similar DOT projects
• Demonstrated experience serving as project leader or project manager on transportation construction projects
• Strong knowledge of WisDOT Standard Specifications, Construction & Materials Manual (CMM), and Facilities Development Manual (FDM)
• Strong knowledge of construction materials, testing requirements, and acceptance procedures for roadway and bridge projects
• Strong knowledge of construction documentation, pay quantities, and contract administration processes
• Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project sites throughout Wisconsin

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Wisconsin (or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• WisDOT Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certifications (e.g., Transportation Materials Sampling & Testing, Asphalt, Concrete, Grading, or Nuclear Density)
• 10+ years of WisDOT construction experience, including complex highway and/or bridge projects
• Demonstrated experience leading multiple concurrent projects or managing a construction services group or region
• Proven success in business development, including preparation of Notices of Interest (NOIs), proposals, and participation in WisDOT Construction Fair interviews
• Strong background in construction materials engineering/testing, including interpretation and application of WisDOT CMM requirements
• Experience with AASHTOWare Project, Primavera P6, and/or other construction management and scheduling platforms
• Experience providing quality and constructability reviews and coordinating effectively with…