Wisconsin Construction Lead - HDR : Job Details

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

The primary duties of this experienced position are to lead staff and pursue and support work in construction services, project controls, and support local design staff with constructability reviews with varying levels of project complexity. Projects will include supporting the local area transportation and construction staff while assisting and supporting national alternative delivery, procurement, and program management initiatives if the need arises. Tasks will include staff resource management, business development, and project management (scope/schedule/budget). The Wisconsin Construction Services Lead will work under the MN/WI area Field Services Lead and the Wisconsin Transportation Program Manager.

Primary Responsibilities

In the role of Wisconsin Construction Services Lead, we'll count on you to:

* Pursue and win construction services projects, manage the work, and mentor and grow staff in the area.

* Monitor staffing and resources for project delivery.

* Monitor construction activities, resolve problems and issues which arise, especially those pertaining to changes, deficiencies and/or contractor performance.

* Maintain accurate daily record of construction site activities and produce required reports on progress, safety, quality, schedule and budget status

* Meet with owner representatives, contractors, engineers, and other consultants to review project progress and discuss, resolve, and follow-up on issues that arise

* Prepare progress meeting agendas, facilitate meetings, and prepare accurate meeting minutes

* Review, comment, and recommend approval or rejection of submittals, RFIs, pay applications, and project schedules

* Ensure project management documentation is properly administered, received, logged, and filed

* Work on small projects, or as support to more-senior staff on larger, more complex projects

* Coordinate with other project team groups such as design, procurement and accounting

* Perform other construction management functions as assigned.

* Provide plan reviews and constructability support.

* Support local and national project controls teams with CPM scheduling support.

* Communicate regularly with PM, HDR field staff, and clients.

* Work outdoors on active construction sites.

* Travel throughout Wisconsin may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

* Background in construction services working on, managing, and pursuing WisDOT projects of varying size and complexity.

* Proficient with Microsoft Office and Primavera P6

* Desire to pursue growth and business opportunities

* LI-BC1

Required Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

* A minimum of 7 years experience

* Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role

* Strong communication and listening skills

* Ability to handle multiple assignments

* Good leadership and organizational skills

* An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ , People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.