Project Manager - Railroad Division

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Milwaukee, WI, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Professional Services
The Role
Manages railroad, bridge, and heavy civil construction projects across the Upper Midwest. Responsibilities include planning, budgeting, cost tracking, scheduling, resource management, contract administration, stakeholder coordination, document control, safety planning, and site progress monitoring.
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Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future.

All staffing agency inquiries must be directed exclusively to internal recruiter Matt Bachman at [email protected]. Direct contact from agencies to other employees is not permitted.

Lunda Construction, a Tutor Perini Company, is seeking Project Manager for our Railroad Division in Milwaukee, WI.

About Lunda Construction:

Excellence in Construction since 1938

Lunda Construction is a major heavy/highway, civil and industrial general contractor with an uncompromising pledge to achieve the highest standards of Engineering and Excellence, with the Safety of the workforce and traveling public being the highest priority.

Building isn’t just a job. At Lunda Construction, it is our passion. With every project we undertake, we set the bar high and provide the best people in the industry, with a true love of what we do to make our customers vision a reality.  From inception to completion, we use the latest techniques and technologies to make sure that the project stays on point and on budget. Even after a project's completion, our post-construction teams work to ensure that our customers are satisfied.

At Lunda Construction, we believe our work stands as a testament to the quality and excellence that we stand for as a company. Notable projects include the Southwest METRO Green Line Extension, I-74 Mississippi River Bridge, Saint Croix Crossing, Marquette Interchange, I-494 Airport to Highway 169 Design-Build, and the Southwest LRT Blue Line Extension.

Extraordinary Projects need Exceptional Talent

DESCRIPTION:

As a Project Manager at Lunda Construction, you will have the opportunity to work on Railroad, Bridge, and Heavy Civil infrastructure project sites throughout the Upper Midwest. A successful Project Manager at Lunda will be involved in all areas of project management, including project planning of cost, time, field staffing, equipment, safety, and contract administration. 

General Responsibilities and Duties

  • Lead role in project planning, budgeting, and managing resources.

  • Perform project accounting functions including cost tracking, cost projections and minimizing financial risk on projects.

  • Ensure that construction operations progress according to schedule and communicate schedule changes to appropriate parties.

  • Develop project work plans, convey plans to field staff, monitor implementation and adjust when necessary.

  • Communicate effectively with owners, crews, subcontractors, and vendors.

  • Coordination of all parties involved with the projects, including the owner, architect, consultants, contractors, and sub-contractors.

  • Monitor and report the progress of the construction activities and hold progress meetings with clients and stake holders.

  • Ensure construction operations are completed in accordance with fiscal control, quality, and safety standards.

  • Regular visits to active projects sites. 

  • Maintain project document controls.

  • Participation in site safety audits and active role in development of site-specific safety plans.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred.

  • Ability to travel throughout the Upper Midwest is required.

  • Five (5) or more years of relevant project management experience in the Heavy Civil Field preferred.

  • Railroad Bridge construction experience, including working directly with Railroad Company representatives preferred.

  • Ability to work under pressure.

  • Effective time management skills and logical decision-making ability.

  • Ability to read and understand contract plans and specifications.

  • Must have strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team.

  • Excellent written and oral communication is necessary.

  • Ability to collaborate with personnel at all levels, both internal and external customers.

OUR MISSION

We build critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

OUR VISION

We strive to be the preeminent full-service civil, building, and specialty contractor by delivering innovative, transformative projects through world-class execution. We are committed to creating lasting value for our customers, upholding the highest standards of safety and integrity, generating exceptional financial results and shareholder value, and fostering a culture where our employees thrive.

Lunda Construction builds extraordinary projects, which need exceptional talent.  Join us, to help build the critical infrastructure that creates a better world.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills Required

  • Ability to work in the United States without visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Ability to travel throughout the Upper Midwest
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
  • Five or more years of relevant project management experience in heavy civil construction
  • Railroad bridge construction experience, including direct work with railroad company representatives
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Effective time management and logical decision-making skills
  • Ability to read and understand contract plans and specifications
  • Strong interpersonal communication and teamwork skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with internal and external personnel at all levels
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The Company
7,400 Employees
Year Founded: 1894

What We Do

Tutor Perini Corporation is a leading civil, building, and specialty construction company serving private customers and public agencies worldwide. It provides diversified general contracting, design-build, pre-construction planning, and project management services. The company delivers large, complex projects through design-bid-build, construction management, and public-private partnership models, emphasizing timely execution, budget discipline, safety, quality control, and a strong reputation across its markets.

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