PM/Estimator - Construction #1510

Keller Executive Search; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial construction firm is seeking a seasoned PM/Estimator in Duluth, Minnesota. The role involves managing diverse construction projects, providing project administration, and mentoring project managers. Attractive compensation packages and performance incentives, including profit sharing and professional development opportunities, are offered to the ideal candidate.

Benefits

Vehicle allowance + gas card

$400/month health insurance allowance

Professional development support

Qualifications

• PMP or other project management certification required.
• Extensive experience in commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, and public-works construction.
• Ability to read, understand, and check plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct multiple medium to large-scale construction projects.
• Provide complete project administration from bidding through warranty.
• Oversee design-build projects while developing client scope and team selection.

Skills

Project Management

Mentorship

Strategic Planning

Risk Management

Client Relations

Education

College degree in finance, accounting, industry-related or technical subject

Advanced degree in business specialty or project management

Tools

Enterprise Project Management Software

Job description

Our client, a thriving commercial construction firm, is looking for a seasoned PM/Estimator to advance their career! We need a dedicated, motivated, and results-driven individual to lead diverse construction initiatives from initial planning to final delivery. This position provides outstanding advancement potential, attractive compensation packages, and opportunities to manage sophisticated design-build ventures while coaching fellow project management staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with hard bid jobs from completed plans
• Provide complete project administration from bidding through warranty
• Manage and direct multiple medium to large-scale construction projects simultaneously
• Oversee design-build projects: meet with clients, develop scope, select team members, perform conceptual estimating
• Work effectively with internal/external clients, vendors, and senior management
• Exercise judgment within defined policies to develop corporate methods and techniques
• Translate customer business goals into concrete strategy and tactical plans
• Resolve political, resource, budgeting, change, and legal issues affecting programs
• Develop and maintain "lessons-learned" repository for future projects
• Serve as mentor/advisor/decision-maker to other project managers
• Provide guidance on corporate politics, client relations, project quality, risk, and safety
• Manage vendor relations and procurement
• Ensure successful project execution and delivery
• Oversee development of proposals and RFPs

• Plan interpretation - ability to read, understand, and check plans, specifications, and submittals
• PMP or other project management certification
• Process knowledge of entitlement and permit processes
• Strategic understanding of industry issues and demonstrated success in mentoring/managing other project managers
• Technical expertise with enterprise project management and financial software
• Extensive experience in commercial, mixed-use, multifamily, and public-works construction

Preferred

• Experience with project management process improvement and implementation of standards/methodologies
• College degree in finance, accounting, industry-related, or technical subject
• Advanced degree in business specialty or project management

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (negotiable for exceptional candidates)

Performance Incentives

• Payment: Immediate upon project completion
• Profit Sharing: 20% of profit on every project, split with PM team and field staff
• Historical Earnings: Additional $10,000-$40,000 annually

Benefits

• Professional Development: Support for continuing education and certifications
• Transportation: Vehicle allowance + gas card (negotiable)
• Health Insurance: $400/month allowance (family coverage available)
• Paid Time Off: Competitive leave package
• Retirement: 3% IRA match

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