Construction Project Manager

USA Donaldson Company Inc.; Bloomington (IN); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Donaldson Company, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to plan, lead, and deliver corporate facilities projects in Bloomington.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scope, schedule, and budget, and ensure safety and quality across owned and leased sites. This role requires strong communication, practical engineering knowledge, and proficiency with project management tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience.
• 7+ years of experience in Project Management.
• Knowledge of building engineering, codes, and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Project manages the life cycle of construction projects from initiation through execution to go-live.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage budgets, schedules, and scope.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, contractors, and EHS requirements.
• Provide direction for design, permitting, and material selections to meet timelines.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Budget management

Scheduling

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent

Tools

MS Project

SharePoint

Job description

Donaldson is committed to solving the world’s most complex filtration challenges. Together, we make cool things. As an established technology and innovation leader, we are continuously evolving to meet the filtration needs of our changing world. Join a culture of collaboration and innovation that matters and a chance to learn, effect change, and make meaningful contributions at work and in communities. We’re actively searching for an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our team at Donaldson.

In this role, you will plan, lead, and successfully execute the timely completion of select Corporate-wide Facilities construction projects. This role will also be asked to handle the oversight and project governance related to new construction, leased space buildouts, as well as manufacturing facility or office renovations. The individual will lead cross-functional project teams consisting of both internal stakeholders and SME’s in addition to external contractors and 3rd party contributors. Proactive communication, interface, and engagement with Donaldson key vertical leaders will be required to ensure financial approval, project requirements, and timely-successful delivery. This key contribution and effort strategically enable capabilities within the Donaldson Real Estate portfolio. Qualified candidates must be able to work a hybrid schedule at our Bloomington office/facility.

Role Responsibilities

• Project Manages the life cycle of construction projects from initiation through execution to successful go live.
• Responsible for the key deliverables of requirements, fit planning, general contractor selection, construction drawings & permits, finishes and functionality.
• Facilitates requirements and building specifications definition to define project scope and vision, as well as change orders and value engineering actions.
• Gathers input and documents the Project Charter, resource plan, high level schedule and task detail for internal cross functional teams.
• Leads and facilitates project team meetings with regular cadence producing efficient and effective results.
• Manages the fit planning and preliminary layout design in conjunction with internal SME’s and external resources on both owned and leased building locations.
• Contributes and compiles cost estimates for capital expenditure approvals.
• Coordinates and supports EHS requirements including MOC process, Phase 1 site assessments and chemical handling recommendations in alignment with the EHS team.
• Leads, schedules, and provides regular construction review and status meetings with vertical stakeholders, business unit leads, and global Facilities team.
• Effective use of Project Management “tool‑set” and related project management software.
• Travels to and completes project site assessments and milestone construction status.
• Provides direction and guidance to General Contractor, sub-contractor and trades ensuring building construction quality, standards, and scope are delivered on time and within budget.
• Leads value engineering and alternate material selection to maintain budget and construction timeline.
• Point person providing direction on building/facility infrastructure and utility needs to ensure required capabilities for production, development, or office needs.
• Travel: Up to 20-25%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
• 7+ years of experience in Project Management

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of building engineering and general understanding of applicable codes and building regulations.
• Strong understanding of building systems and functionality; Heating, HVAC, MEP, Air Exchange.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong collaborator, communicator, and team player at all levels of the organization.
• Mfg. or industrial building construction project management experience.
• Cleanroom construction experience.
• Life Science and/or medical device facilities operations experience.
• Experienced user with SharePoint and MS Project scheduler or related Project Management software
• PMP certified or senior program management leadership experience.
• Experience in analytic storytelling and presentation, utilizing PowerPoint.
• Domestic and international experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range: $92,400-$115,500. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to applicable work experience, training, education, performance.

Employee benefits are part of the competitive total rewards package that Donaldson Company, Inc. provides to you.

Our comprehensive benefits program includes health benefits, retirement plan (401k), paid time away, paid leaves (including paid parental leave) and more.

Immigration Sponsorship Not Available

Applicants for this position must be currently and legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship (e.g., H-1B, J-1, F-1, CPT, OPT, etc.). Donaldson will not offer immigration sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. International relocation or remote work arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.

Key Words

Key words: project management, construction, PMP, building, engineering, facilities #LI-Hybrid

Employment opportunities for positions in the United States may require use of information which is subject to the export control regulations of the United States. Hiring decisions for such positions are required by law to be made in compliance with these regulations. Applicants for employment opportunities in other countries must be able to meet the comparable export control requirements of that country and of the United States. Donaldson Company helps solve some of the world's most complex filtration and contamination control challenges, and is one of the largest global providers of unique filtration technologies and high-quality filters and parts. Our filtration technologies and products are used every day, in a variety of industries and environments, including aerospace, agriculture, construction, food and beverage, manufacturing, mining, power generation, transportation and many more. Key to our success, our 14,000 employees support customers at sales, manufacturing and distribution centers from over 140 locations on six continents. The filtration market continues to grow. Customers' needs for filtration solutions continue to evolve. And the opportunities for our products and our people continue to expand. Learn more at www.donaldson.com.