Hospitality-Driven Construction Project Leader

Gardner Builders; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k with employer contribution

Paid time off

Paid sabbatical

Onsite fitness facility

Phone and laptop

Job summary

Gardner Builders in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will bridge clients, designers, and trade partners, maintaining a culture of hospitality, clear communication, and on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction PM, a Bachelor’s in CM or related field, strong scheduling and financial acumen, and proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of construction experience as a project manager or similar role.
• Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in construction management, engineering, or a related field.
• Solid understanding of general contracting and the life cycle of a project.
• Strong financial acumen and ability to manage cost forecasting and reporting.
• Expertise in scheduling, trade partner management, and field operations.
• Excellent estimating and technical writing skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in oral, written, and graphic form.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team in planning and execution from preconstruction through closeout.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, contracts, and trade partner coordination to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage all financial aspects of the project: bidding, estimating, change orders, pay applications, trade partner and material invoices.
• Maintain transparent communication with clients and internal stakeholders.
• Support and mentoring project engineers and superintendents.
• Manage project risk through proactive issue resolution and consistent follow-through.
• Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
• Maintain consistent and effective communication with all team members, including leading weekly OAC project meetings and procurement meetings.
• Generate project leads through ongoing professional relationships with owner and design communities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction management or related field

Tools

Procore

Microsoft Project

Bluebeam

Microsoft Office

Job description

Gardner Builders in Minneapolis, MN is seeking a Project Manager to lead commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. You will bridge clients, designers, and trade partners, maintaining a culture of hospitality, clear communication, and on-budget delivery.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in construction PM, a Bachelor’s in CM or related field, strong scheduling and financial acumen, and proficiency with Procore, MS Project, and Bluebeam.