Project Manager, Estimator, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Do you drive past completed projects and think to yourself, “I built that project”? Do you enjoy being outdoors, improving properties, and managing construction projects from start to finish?

PLM Paving & Concrete is looking for an experienced construction Project Manager who can take ownership of a project from the initial opportunity through final billing. You will partner with sales, evaluate customer needs, develop scopes and estimates, coordinate people and resources, and deliver successful, profitable projects.

We are willing to teach the technical details of paving, earthwork, and concrete. We cannot teach the foundation this position requires: construction judgment, organization, accountability, customer communication, and the ability to lead multiple projects.

This is not an entry-level construction position. Our ideal candidate is already a successful Project Manager. We will also consider a strong Estimator/Project Manager who has managed construction work and is ready to take greater ownership.

PLM Paving & Concrete has served Wisconsin for more than 50 years. We provide asphalt paving, milling, concrete, earthwork, pavement maintenance, drainage, utilities, ADA improvements, striping, and related commercial, industrial and public site construction and rehabilitation.

We combine the relationships and accountability of an established local contractor with the resources and growth opportunities of Pave America. We invest in our people, equipment, technology, and training while maintaining a straightforward culture built around safety, drive, honesty, and accountability.

• Manage multiple construction projects from award through completion, billing, and closeout.
• Turn proposals and contracts into clear execution plans, schedules, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate customers, field teams, subcontractors, suppliers, equipment, and site access.
• Maintain consistent customer communication and resolve field issues quickly and professionally.
• Monitor costs, production, schedules, and profitability while addressing risks before they become larger problems.
• Identify scope changes, prepare pricing, and obtain approval before additional work begins.
• Visit projects to review safety, quality, progress, and compliance with the contracted scope.
• Compare estimated and actual performance to improve future planning and pricing.

• Review plans and customer requests, conduct site evaluations, and identify scope, quantity, access, drainage, and constructability requirements.
• Develop accurate estimates and professional proposals with clear assumptions, inclusions, exclusions, and alternates.
• Obtain supplier and subcontractor pricing, follow up on proposals, and maintain an organized opportunity pipeline.
• Build customer relationships and identify additional project and long-term maintenance opportunities.

• Demonstrated success managing construction projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, cost, communication, and closeout.
• Practical understanding of how construction work is planned, coordinated, and completed in the field.
• Ability to manage subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, customers, and competing deadlines.
• Strong financial judgment, including experience tracking costs, protecting margin, and managing change orders.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, contracts, and construction details.
• Clear written and verbal communication.
• Strong organization, follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Confidence making decisions and addressing problems before they become larger issues.
• Comfort using project-management, estimating, spreadsheet, email, CRM, and…