Senior Project Manager

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers professional design, engineering, and construction services through its six companies: Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is a bridge to expertise in construction and engineering. With safety and ethics at the core of everything they do, experienced professionals work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operations of their territory and customer base, which will include relationship-building with contractors, consultants, clients, and potential partners. This role will be responsible for the highest-level projects and may include managing and training other Project Engineers/Managers (PEs/PMs).

Responsibilities

• Be a leader on all work sites by wearing proper PPE and espousing the Walbec value of Safety by regularly participating in morning huddles and following safety protocols/practices
• Manage the overall project management operations in the assigned geographical territory or client base
• Generally, manage highest profile projects
• Bid and manage highly complicated projects, high penalty, PWL, night work, and projects with tight timeframes
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing, Technical Services, and the Walbec Group family of companies
• Know and understand all aspects of bidding, including competition and bid theory analysis
• Act as a trusted source when the Area Manager is not available
• Mentor, train, and supervise less-experienced PEs and PMs as needed
• Stay actively involved in the industry (WTBA, NAPA, WAPA, etc.)
• Participate in interviewing and evaluating new hires
• Be involved in Association meetings and promote the asphalt industry and Walbec materials and services
• Build strong customer relationships and use them advantageously, including: changing job schedules, changing job phasing, and implementing more efficient methods of doing work
• Promote the industry and company
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
• Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience in construction or manufacturing
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations
• Experience in training and mentoring individuals

Preferred Skills

• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience
• Established strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results
• Ability to effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities
• Self-directed and motivated
• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Excellent client management and business literacy skills

Additional Notes

This position will be required to travel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements apply)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities