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Mead & Hunt
Madison, WI (In Person)
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Construction Project Leader Mead & Hunt
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Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description Responsibilities:
We are looking for an enthusiastic professional to join our team! At Mead & Hunt, we are employee-owned, value our people, and strive to help everyone succeed. We offer engaging work, a supportive atmosphere, competitive compensation, and a strong focus on professional development. In our transportation group, we're seeking a confident and responsible construction engineer who can serve as both engineer and inspector, manage several projects, represent our clients with care, and effectively collaborate with contractors. In this role, you will be key to making sure each project is a success. You'll work both independently and in teams, solve problems, and use sound judgement to make sure projects finish on time and within budget. Strong leadership and communication skills will help you build effective teams. You'll also have the opportunity to play a strategic role in transportation construction projects, participate in client interactions, and support business growth. At Mead & Hunt, our work is guided by core values of taking care of people, doing the right thing, and doing what makes sense. We embrace continuous improvement and encourage creative solutions, always striving to exceed expectations. Respect, teamwork, and personal ownership are at the heart of our culture; we foster collaboration and empower employees to make meaningful contributions. By joining us, you become part of a team that values professional excellence, accountability, and lasting relationships, all while making a positive difference in our communities.Responsibilities Include:
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.