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Senior Project Manager - Civil Construction

Payne & Dolan Incorporated
Gaylord, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 11/8/2025 CLOSED ON 12/16/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager - Civil Construction position at Payne & Dolan Incorporated?

Senior Project Manager - Civil Construction

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Payne & Dolan Inc. of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Senior Project Manager and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture. Our approach is driven by an involved focus on Safety and efficiency, resulting in us being a leader in the heavy and highway construction industry.

Under the direction of the Area Manager, the Senior 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.

Role and 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
  • Runs less complex general contractor work
  • Understands most specifications and knows when to ask questions
  • Understands mix and Technical Services (TS) project-related issues.
  • Establishes relationships with subcontractors and general contractors
  • Understands difference between bid vs. quote jobs and their relevance
  • Evaluates projects for quantity over and under runs effectively and efficiently
  • Establishes and maintains strong client relationships
  • Evaluates productivity and efficiency of field personnel and equipment
  • Ability to read and understand standard job cost reports:
  • Bid vs. actual
  • Actual cost-to-date
  • Job profitability report
  • Billing worksheet
  • Unbilled revenue
  • Accounts receivable
  • Daily production and cost reports
  • Site assessment of existing and new in-the-field construction:
  • Establishment of proper grades for drainage
  • Soil analysis for proper aggregate thickness
  • Existing pavement surface evaluation

The Benefits:

Team members at the Walbec Group are offered competitive pay and benefits that align with our values while supporting good health and a balanced life now and into the future. Additionally, we offer a range of opportunities for professional development and career growth that help us all to be successful.

We have the usual suspects like dental, vision, life, flex, EAP, PTO and holidays, but our favorites are the "no premium medical plan" and HRA contribution (with participation in wellness initiatives), company paid STD and LTD, 401k & profit sharing with company contribution and lastly, robust Walbec training.

The Location:

  • This role is in the Gaylord area, but projects will vary by location throughout the local area, or the state, so willingness to travel to any job site is required as needed. A company vehicle will be provided.

The Candidate

Required:

  • 5 years of experience in Civil Construction.
  • 2 years of Project Management experience.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication, consulting, conflict resolution, and interpersonal and negotiation skills.
  • Self-directed, motivated and takes initiative with the ability to manage competing priorities.
  • Develop strong trusting relationships to gain support and achieve results.
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Preferred Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree or vocational training certification from an accredited organization.
  • Bidding experience.
  • Prior transportation industry and logistics experience.

THE COMPANY

The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services.

  • Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity.
  • Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. Check out our website for a complete list of interesting projects. https://www.walbecgroup.com/projects
  • Proud Partner of the Green Bay Packers.

Why Should You Apply?

First, because we are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture here at the Walbec Group. Our leadership understands that the unique abilities and differences of our team members is what drives our innovation and growth. When you choose Walbec, you'll be welcomed into a supportive environment where all team members feel heard, respected, and valued.

  • Excellent wages and benefits packages.
  • Job security in our role as an essential company providing infrastructure services.
  • Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
  • Be involved in innovative, cool projects throughout the local area and the state.
  • Family-oriented, supportive culture.

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!

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We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 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.

 

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