As a Transportation Construction Project Leader, youll play a key role in leading and delivering successful transportation construction projects supporting our Wisconsin offices. Your responsibilities will include:
- Work alongside experienced engineers on challenging transportation construction projects.
- Conduct on-site construction observation, materials testing, and project documentation to verify quality, compliance, and conformance to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
- Serve as the on-site representative, coordinating with contractors and project teams to resolve field issues, maintain project momentum, and act as a liaison with the engineer of record.
- Assist with CAD-based design work and support the design and plan production of transportation-related projects.
- Mentor and lead teams by planning and organizing staff, providing guidance, workload planning, and supporting professional development.
- Collaborate with clients and stakeholders such as county and municipal governments and the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), and building relationships to deliver impactful, community-focused projects and strengthen company presence.
- Assist with preparation and negotiation of contract documents, and lead post-construction activities including finalizing quantities, conducting inspections, and preparing/negotiating change orders and pay estimates.
- Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
The successful candidate will hold at least two applicable certifications, and one of the following:- A Bachelors Degree in Construction Management or related field
- -OR- An Associates Degree in Construction Management or related field AND two (2) years of relevant experience
- -OR- If no degree, at least four (4) years of relevant experience
- A valid drivers license and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:- Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin.
- WisDOT and Local project and client management experience as well as proven success managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Past experience and selected as a Construction Project Leader for WisDOT projects.
- Highway Technician Certification Program (HTCP) certification, or ability to obtain.
- Willingness to travel and work overtime as needed.
Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.Mead & Hunt will not sponsor a visa (H-1B, etc.) for this position.
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