Project Manager – Construction

Knutson Construction

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 111,000 - 168,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based career advancement

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Health savings account with employer

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Life and long-term disability benefit

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Knutson Construction in Minneapolis, MN, is seeking a Project Manager to lead multiple project scopes, manage budgets and drive schedules through collaboration with designers, trade partners, project coordinators and superintendents. This role emphasizes ownership, safety, quality assurance, and strong client relations.

We value diversity and provide a growth-focused environment with ongoing development, mentorship, and competitive benefits that support work-life balance and long-term career

Qualifications

Experience with project management and accounting software.
Knowledge of owner contract negotiations and related risk.
Proven track record of holding subcontractors and project teams accountable.
Ability to identify and resolve quality and construction issues.
Knowledge of permitting processes and securing timely permits.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to manage project financials.
Excellent interpersonal skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

Oversee overall construction and closeout phases of the project.
Develop and implement the construction schedule with the project team.
Review cost reports against budget and communicate variances to management.
Lead monthly PTM reporting and project meetings.
Coordinate procurement and project buyout processes.

Skills

Project management

Contract negotiations

Subcontractor accountability

Quality issue resolution

Permitting

Financial management

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS/AS in Engineering or CM

Job description

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Project Manager to join our team in Minneapolis, MN.

“Together We Make Dreams Real” — that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas.

As a Project Manager, you are a self-driven individual and take ownership over multiple project scopes. You manage the project budget and drive the schedule through strong relationships with designers, trade partners, project coordinators, and superintendents. You value continuous development, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.

The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Responsible for the overall construction and closeout phases of project.
Develop and implement the overall construction schedule with entire project team.
Review cost reports against budget with project team and suggest appropriate solutions to resolve variances, which are communicated to management.
Accountable to management for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting.
Schedule and conduct project meetings and project closeout process.
Facilitate schedule creation, maintenance, and compliance.
Work together with on-site construction team and ensure thorough plan/ specification review.
Responsible for completing the procurement and project buyout process.
Maintains assigned key customer relationships and provides insight to the RFP process while working closely with Business Development and other key staff.
Participates actively in community and industry events and activities to build professional networks and promote Knutson Construction.
Delivers the Knutson Experience on each project.
Identifies and controls project risk, in coordination with the project team
Managing project to achieve the established margin goal
Reviews and understands the implications of all contracts and contract documents and reports exposure(s) to management.
Enforces and supports project safety policies and practices.
Develops and consistently implements, with support from project team, quality assurance/quality control policies and practices.
Responsible for the operations side of the preconstruction process under the leadership of the preconstruction department.
Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal and/or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement.

Required Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of project management and accounting applications.
Experience with owner contract negotiations and contract related risk.
Proven track record of holding sub-contractors and project teams accountable for their responsibilities.
Ability to identify and resolve quality and construction issues.
Knowledge of permitting processes; ability to procure timely permits based on project schedules.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to manage project financials.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of commercial general contracting experience.
Construction related certifications and trainings are highly desirable.

Additional Benefits & Perks: