Assistant Project Manager - Rochester

About the role

Knutson Construction is accepting applications for an Assistant Project Manager to join their Rochester team. The company is celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces.

Responsibilities

• Aid in identifying and organizing information to determine project costs for multiple projects to maximize financial performance.
• Collaborate with the project team and the estimating department to understand project scope.
• Work with the project team and bid team to develop bid packages and solicit bids.
• Participate and assist with site logistics, schedule creation, and project approach write-ups on Request for Proposals (RFP) requests.
• Encourage participation in the interview process for potential new work.
• Aid in developing and implementing the overall construction schedule with the project team.
• Review cost reports against budget with the project team and develop solutions to address variances.
• Contribute to monthly project financial projections.
• Identify and control project risks, collaborating with the project team to promote quality outcomes, provide a safe working environment, and mitigate financial exposure.
• Understand the implications of contracts and contract documents and report any exposures to the project manager.
• Work with the on-site construction team to ensure thorough plan/specification reviews.
• Aid in developing strategies to mitigate subcontractor defaults.
• Enforce and support project safety and quality assurance/quality control policies and practices.
• Lead project meetings and project closeout processes.
• Perform frequent on-site visual project reviews.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with stakeholders (owners, design teams, subcontractors, and others) to promote project efficiency and position Knutson Construction for future opportunities.
• Promote Knutson Construction’s name through community involvement.
• Participate in the RFP process.
• Initiate and utilize professional networks.
• Assist in the recruitment process and provide input to the selection of qualified employees for vacant positions.
• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to ensure mutual understanding of desired results; resolve internal and/or external barriers that prevent successful goal achievement.
• Provide input to staff performance assessments; offer positive and constructive feedback on an ongoing basis to reinforce desired results.
• Identify training and/or development opportunities that will assist employees in achieving enhanced job performance and/or career objectives.
• Participate and complete scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the company.

Requirements

• Knowledge of and proficiency in using personal computers and related Microsoft software, including project management and schedule software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply project management construction processes.
• Basic knowledge of safety, quality, and constructability issues.
• Knowledge of subcontracting processes, including soliciting bids, reviewing scopes, drafting contracts, and executing close-out processes.
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes.
• Skills in verbal and written communication and facilitating meetings with project teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and owners.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines for multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field and minimum of 4 years of commercial construction experience.
• Associates Degree in a construction-related field and a minimum of 7 years of commercial construction experience.
• Construction-related certifications and trainings are highly desirable.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Performance-based career advancement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid time off
• Life and long-term disability benefit with no premium cost to employee
• Mentorship program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee referral bonus program
• Flex Fridays
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual discretionary bonus program
• Successful annual discretionary profit-sharing program
• Paid parental leave

Schedule

Monday to Friday

Projected Minimum Base Salary per year

$86,000

Projected Maximum Base Salary per year

$135,000