Senior Project Manager

Join a well-established Milwaukee-based, family-owned Heavy Civil Contractor as a Senior Concrete Project Manager. The successful candidate will oversee a diverse portfolio of public and private work, collaborate with experienced project managers, and have an opportunity to work alongside a respected senior leader. This is a confidential succession and growth opportunity created as the company prepares for the eventual retirement of a respected senior leader.

What You Will Do

Estimate and competitively bid concrete and heavy civil projects, manage assigned projects from preconstruction through final completion, develop and maintain strong relationships with customers, and identify risks and resolve operational challenges.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate is an experienced builder who combines strong technical knowledge with sound business judgment, is confident enough to lead independently, and comfortable managing the details of an active project portfolio while also thinking about people, processes, customer relationships, and the division’s long-term growth.

Requirements

• Significant project management experience in concrete or heavy civil construction
• Demonstrated ability to independently estimate, bid, plan, and manage concrete projects
• Experience overseeing major DOT, municipal, or public infrastructure projects
• Ability to successfully manage multiple concurrent projects or a portfolio of high-volume work
• Strong understanding of project financials, forecasting, cost control, productivity, and profitability
• Experience leading project teams and coordinating field operations
• Knowledge of concrete construction methods, materials, scheduling, equipment, and workforce requirements
• Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with project managers and field leaders across multiple construction disciplines

Benefits

• Base salary of approximately $160,000 or more
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Relocation assistance may be available