Capital Projects & Construction Lead

Great Lakes Mgmt Co; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management is seeking a Capital Projects & Construction Manager to oversee capital planning, construction, renovations, and major improvement projects across our property portfolio in Plymouth, MN. You will work with property management, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in construction or capital projects, with strong budgeting and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in construction, property management, facilities management, development, or capital project management.
• Experience with commercial, multifamily, senior housing, or occupied residential properties highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of building systems, construction practices, budgeting, and project management.
• Ability to review construction plans, specifications, proposals, and contracts.
• Excellent organizational, communication, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project or property management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and long-term capital planning, including identifying property needs, evaluating building systems, and developing project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage capital projects from initial planning and design through construction, completion, and final closeout.
• Coordinate with property management teams to minimize disruptions to residents, staff, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to review plans, monitor progress, and resolve project issues.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, expenditures, contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Participate in new construction projects, including site visits, building turnover, inspections, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate punch-list inspections, track deficiencies, and verify completion of corrective work.
• Manage new construction warranty claims and track issues through resolution.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, plans, warranties, schedules, and closeout records.
• Provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, budgets, risks, and outstanding issues.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration, property management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Property management software

Job description

Great Lakes Management is seeking a Capital Projects & Construction Manager to oversee capital planning, construction, renovations, and major improvement projects across our property portfolio in Plymouth, MN. You will work with property management, owners, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 3+ years of experience in construction or capital projects, with strong budgeting and