Project Manager Jobs in Wausau, WI (NOW HIRING)

Overview Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide overall leadership and accountability for the successful execution of large, complex EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) capital projects within the Energy, Power, and Midstream industries. In this role, you will serve as the primary point of contact for one or more major clients, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with contractual obligations and corporate standards.

About Our Client Our client is a privately owned, full-service Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) company with more than 50 years of industry success. They have built a strong reputation for delivering complex projects across the Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Energy Transition, Power, and Pulp & Paper sectors. The company is recognized for its commitment to safety, execution excellence, innovation, and long-term client relationships.

Employees enjoy a collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, flexible and hybrid work options, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to attract and retain top industry talent.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as the primary client interface for large-scale EPC capital projects, building strong executive-level relationships and ensuring client satisfaction. Lead the overall project organization, execution strategy, staffing plans, and project delivery. Provide leadership and oversight for multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, scheduling, quality, and safety teams. Manage all phases of project execution, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives are achieved.

Oversee the development and execution of engineering, procurement, and construction cost estimates for major capital projects. Lead project risk identification, mitigation planning, and resolution of issues affecting safety, quality, cost or schedule. Manage EPC budgets, approve project expenditures, and ensure compliance with contractual and corporate requirements. Support proposal development, client presentations, and business development efforts for major EPC pursuits.

Capture lessons learned and ensure successful project closeout and client satisfaction. Leadership Responsibilities Directly supervise and mentor Project Managers, Project Engineers, Project Leads, and other technical professionals. Build and develop high-performing project teams. Provide leadership across engineering, procurement, construction, project controls, scheduling, quality, and safety organizations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required. MBA or other advanced degree preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) registration preferred. Equivalent experience may be considered.

Experience

Minimum of 15 years of industry experience, including at least 11 years in Project Management or Project Leadership. Demonstrated success leading large EPC capital projects within the Energy, Power, or Midstream industries. Experience managing large multidisciplinary teams and significant EPC contract values. Strong understanding of EPC execution, project controls, cost forecasting, risk management, contract administration, and construction execution. Experience working directly with owner organizations, executive leadership, regulatory agencies, and key project stakeholders. Proficiency with engineering, project management, and reporting systems commonly used in EPC environments.

Why Join?

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a highly respected EPC organization with a long-standing reputation for delivering world‐class projects. You'll have the opportunity to lead high‐profile capital projects, work alongside talented industry professionals, and make a meaningful impact while advancing your career.

Compensation

Competitive base salary Performance bonus opportunity Comprehensive benefits package Flexible and hybrid work schedule Long‐term career growth with an industry‐leading EPC firm Company Description At Genesis, we love people. Our mission is to be a blessing in all we do while putting people to work. We specialize in partnering with candidates and clients to bring the right people together to accomplish great things. Genesis Staffing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics