Construction Project Manager: Scheduling & Leadership

Kraus-Anderson; Bemidji (MN); On-site; USD 92,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

HSA

FSA

Wellness program

Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

KA University Training and Development

401(k) Plan

Short/Long Disability Insurance

Life/AD&D Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Kraus‑Anderson is seeking a seasoned construction project professional to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated projects. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, vendor networks, and compliance to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project teams, reviewing plans, negotiating with owners and subs, and preparing management reports. Travel and cross‑functional collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) and knowledge of project management software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals.
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• Ability to possess and maintain an exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others.
• Displays original thinking and creativity.
• Meets challenges with resourcefulness and develops suggestions for continuous improvement.
• Observes safety and security procedures and reports potentially unsafe conditions.

Responsibilities

• Reviews project proposal, plans and specifications to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Establishes work plan, scheduling and staffing for each phase of project and arrangement for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as needed.
• Reads and understands drawings and specifications.
• Establishes a growing network of business associates, subcontractors and related vendors.
• Confers with team leader or project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority.
• Coordinates activities with project staff to ensure project progress within prescribed budget and provides technical advice to resolve problems.
• Negotiates with the Owner and subcontractors on projects in order to maintain an efficient and well‑run project.
• Works with actual billings on projects and works with Finance to ensure a smooth process on all projects.
• Prepares project reports for management, clients and others and reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Works with Project Superintendents, Project Coordinators, clients and subcontractors.
• Supervises Project Coordinator assigned to projects including planning, assigning work, providing feedback and appraising performance.
• Establishes and maintains relationships with Owners and other project partners.
• Assist the Safety Department in enacting corporate safety and health policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

Bachelors in CM/CE

Tools

ViewPoint software

Job description

Kraus‑Anderson is seeking a seasoned construction project professional to plan, direct, and coordinate activities on designated projects. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, vendor networks, and compliance to ensure on‑time, on‑budget delivery.

Responsibilities include coordinating with project teams, reviewing plans, negotiating with owners and subs, and preparing management reports. Travel and cross‑functional collaboration are expected.