Project Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 19, 2026. First seen by Alion on Jul 20, 2026. Walbec Group scores A on the Alion truth index.
Job Description:
About Walbec Group
Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including 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 your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.
With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.
The Position:
Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Project Manager is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating activities on designated jobs to ensure that goals and/or objectives of the job are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate project activities to meet deadlines
Plan, organize, and direct activities concerned with the construction project
Prepare and submit budgets, project schedules, progress reports and 3-week project schedules
Ensure overall profitability of designated jobs
Requisition supplies and materials to complete construction projects and communicate construction managers
Oversee all job quantity reporting, cost-to-cost reporting, job labor budgets, weekly schedules, and the scheduling of specific P.O. materials
Engage weekly with Construction Managers and subcontractors to obtain progress reports
Take actions to deal with the results of delays, bad weather, or emergencies at construction sites
Assist in the development of a site safety plan and to ensure all jobs and personnel are focused on working safely and efficiently
Engage with owners by attending and/or leading meetings
Identify quality control and CRI opportunities
Build rapport and engage with customers and subcontractors
Performs other related duties as required and assigned
Requirements:
5 - 8+ years of experience in the heavy highway industry is preferred
Bachelor's Degree, vocational training, certification from an accreditation organization, or combination of schooling and relevant work experience
Valid Driver's License and considered insurable by insurance standards
Preferred Skills:
Ability to communicate to others to convey information effectively, either by telephone, in written form, email, or in person
Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems
Ability to manage own time and the time of others
Ability to motivate, develop and direct people
Knowledge of project management with heavy construction materials, means and methods, equipment, job setup, bidding, invoicing and contracts
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources
The Benefits:
Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
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
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!