Your future position: Construction Manager

Location: Janesville or Burlington, WI

Why you should join our team! Why Baxter & Woodman?

At Baxter & Woodman, both seasoned professionals and recent graduates find more than a job; they uncover a long-lasting, fulfilling career with a distinguished leader in technology and innovation. Our work environment is extraordinary and being honored as one of the 2024 Zweig Best Firms to Work For exemplifies our appreciation and respect for our dedicated staff.

About the role, Your Impact

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is seeking a Construction Manager with 10 or more years of experience for our Wisconsin transportation construction services department. We are seeking qualified applicants for our Wisconsin offices located in Janesville or Burlington. The selected candidate will represent our clients in the administration and observation of activities related to transportation construction, start-up, and operation of State, county, and municipal projects located throughout Southern Wisconsin. The position is intended for working specifically on WisDOT projects with municipal client work supplementing WisDOT work when necessary.

Types of projects include: urban and rural transportation projects, including bridge and large drainage structure construction. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of the Wisconsin department of transportation’s construction policies, procedures, and software. This position is a working manager position and is a newly created position in our Wisconsin service area. Projects will require services ranging from several weeks to several years in duration, with variable schedules and/or hours, and will be located at one of our construction project sites.

What your day-to-day will look like, what you will learn on the job

• Manage assigned projects by providing direct supervision and leadership of staff assigned to the project
• Identify resources needed and perform or effectively delegate staff duties and responsibilities
• Conduct on-site observation of work, repairs, and testing, as needed.
• Administer contract between our client (mainly WisDOT) and the contractor including processing pay requests and change orders.
• Review material submittals.
• Maintain job site records of daily reports, job meeting minutes, approved materials submittals, and pay requests.
• Maintain records of time, equipment, and material needs for any changes in the work that may result in a change order.
• Address resident complaints and concerns. Monitor staff hours and review timesheets
• Oversee the day-to-day operations and confirm that reports, record drawings, etc. are up to date
• Assist in contract negotiations with WisDOT.
• Perform project close-out
• Ensure assigned projects are completed within budgets, on schedule, and that professional standards of work are maintained

Must-haves, what you will bring

• 10+ years’ experience with WisDOT related transportation work.
• Ability to travel throughout Southeastern Wisconsin and surrounding counties (own transportation).
• Requires effective communication, both oral and written, with residents, businesses, and public agency representative.
• Ability to work under time constraints dealing with numerous concurrent activities.
• Managing and leading people on individual and team level.
• Sufficient computer and smart phone skills for file access, use, and effective operation and communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on municipal projects.

Compensation - The pay range for this role is $90,000 to $120,000. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, and certifications.

You matter! Our outstanding benefits - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer.