Senior Asphalt Engineer Jobs in Racine, WI (NOW HIRING)

Job Description:

Senior Project Manager

The Position:
The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for the development and day-to-day operations of their territory and customer base, which will include relationship-building with contractors, consultants, clients, and potential partners in any of these areas. This role will be responsible for our highest-level projects and may include managing and training other Project Engineers/Managers (PEs/PMs).
Responsibilities:

• Be a leader on all work sites by wearing proper PPE and espousing the Walbec value of Safety by regularly participating in morning huddles and following safety protocols/practices

• Manages the overall project management operations in their assigned geographical territory or client base

• Generally, manages highest profile projects

• Bids and manages our highly complicated projects, high penalty, PWL, night work, and projects with tight timeframes

• Comprehensive knowledge of Manufacturing, Technical Services, and Walbec Group family of companies

• Knows and understands all aspects of bidding; knows competition along with analyzing and bid theory

• Trusted source when Area Manager is not available

• Mentors, trains. and supervises less-experienced PEs and PMs as needed

• Knows the industry well and is involved often (WTBA, NAPA, WAPA, etc.)

• Participates in interviewing and evaluating new hires

• Involved in Association meetings and able to promote the asphalt industry and Walbec materials and services

• Has strong relationships with customers and can use to our advantage such as:
  o Changing job schedules
  o Changing job phasing
  o Implementing more efficient methods of doing work

• Promoter of our industry and company

• Performs other related duties as required and assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree, vocational training, certification from an accredited organization or combination of schooling and relevant work experience

• Minimum of 8-10 years of project management experience in construction or manufacturing

• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

• Working knowledge of DOT guidelines and regulations

• Experience in training and mentoring individuals

Preferred Skills:

• Prior transportation industry and logistics experience

• Established strong, trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results

• Effectively envision, develop, and implement new strategies to address competitive, complex business issues

• Manage multiple conflicting priorities

• Be self-directed and motivated

• Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict management, and interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Excellent client management and business literacy skills

Additional Notes:

• This position will be required to travel.