Project Manager - Construction

About the role

Knutson Construction is seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, MN. We foster a dynamic, fun, and inspiring environment where we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Project Manager, you will take ownership of multiple project scopes, manage budgets, and drive schedules through strong relationships with designers, trade partners, project coordinators, and superintendents. You will thrive in a culture that empowers you to act on your ideas and values continuous development, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the overall construction and closeout phases of projects.
• Develop and implement the construction schedule with the entire project team.
• Review cost reports against budget, suggest solutions for variances, and communicate findings to management.
• Accountable for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting.
• Schedule and conduct project meetings and manage the project closeout process.
• Facilitate schedule creation, maintenance, and compliance.
• Collaborate with the on-site construction team to ensure thorough plan and specification review.
• Complete the procurement and project buyout process.
• Maintain key customer relationships and provide insight into the RFP process while working closely with Business Development.
• Actively participate in community and industry events to build professional networks and promote Knutson Construction.
• Deliver the Knutson Experience on each project.
• Identify and control project risk in coordination with the project team.
• Manage projects to achieve established margin goals.
• Review and understand contract documents, reporting exposures to management.
• Enforce and support project safety policies and practices.
• Develop and implement quality assurance/quality control policies and practices with the project team.
• Oversee the operations side of the preconstruction process under the leadership of the preconstruction department.
• Communicate job responsibilities and performance expectations to ensure mutual understanding of desired results; resolve barriers to successful goal achievement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial general contracting experience.
• Knowledge of project management and accounting applications.
• Experience with owner contract negotiations and contract-related risk.
• Proven track record of holding sub-contractors and project teams accountable.
• Ability to identify and resolve quality and construction issues.
• Knowledge of permitting processes and ability to procure timely permits based on project schedules.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Construction-related certifications and trainings are highly desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive pay with a projected minimum base salary of $111,000 and a maximum of $168,000 per year.
• Performance-based career advancement.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Paid Time Off.
• Life and long-term disability benefits with no premium cost to the employee.
• Mentorship program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee Referral Bonus Program.
• Flex Fridays.
• 401k with company match.
• Annual discretionary bonus program.
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing program.
• Paid parental leave.