Construction Project Leader

Mead & Hunt

$70K — $95K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Construction Management or related field, or equivalent relevant experience
  • At least two applicable certifications
  • Valid driver's license with a good driving record
  • Registered Professional Engineer in Wisconsin (preferred)
  • Experience with WisDOT project management (preferred)
  • Highway Technician Certification Program certification or ability to obtain (preferred)
  • Willingness to travel and work overtime if necessary.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver transportation construction projects for Wisconsin offices
  • Conduct on-site observations, materials testing, and documentation for compliance and quality verification
  • Act as on-site liaison among contractors, project teams, and the engineer of record
  • Assist in CAD-based design and plan production for transportation projects
  • Mentor and organize project teams, providing guidance and support for professional development
  • Collaborate with clients, local governments, and stakeholders to enhance project impact
  • Prepare and negotiate contract documents, manage post-construction inspections and change orders.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid sick leave
  • Parental leave
  • 401K plan with generous company match
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
Full Job Description
As a Transportation Construction Project Leader, you'll 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 Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management or related field
  • -OR- An Associate's 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 driver's 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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