Senior Project Manager – Science & Technology

Knutson Construction

Minneapolis (MN)

On-site

USD 133,000 - 207,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, Dental and Vision

401k w/Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager in Minneapolis, MN. This role involves overseeing all phases of construction projects, ensuring safety and quality, and leading teams to deliver exceptional results. The ideal candidate should have 10-15 years of experience in large life science and technology construction, along with strong leadership and relationship management skills. This position offers competitive pay along with numerous benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

10 to 15 years of experience in large life science and technology construction.
Experience in managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
Strong ethical standards and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Oversee all phases of construction projects from preconstruction to closeout.
Motivate and lead project teams to produce successful results.
Manage project budgets and ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Budget management

Client relationship management

Collaboration and communication

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Senior 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 Senior Project Manager, you are responsible for overseeing all phases of construction projects from preconstruction through closeout while ensuring safety, quality, and client satisfaction. This role requires a strong leader who can motivate teams, manage budgets, and build lasting relationships with stakeholders. You will lead by example, driving operational excellence and delivering “The Knutson Experience” on every project. You will participate in and actively lead new and existing client project pursuits for Knutson.

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

With a lead by example mindset: Motivate and lead effective teams to produce results while providing successful oversight and direction for project teams.
Be a leader in Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture to drive compliance and continuous improvement.
Effective relationship management with all stakeholders: Owners, Design Teams, Subcontractors, & Knutson employees.
Responsible for the overall pre-construction, construction, commissioning, and closeout phases of a project.
Develop and implement the overall construction schedule with the entire project team.
Collaborate with estimating and marketing departments during the preconstruction and pursuit phase of projects.
Assume responsibility and appropriately administer cost management for each project.
Accountable to management for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting and accuracy.
Schedule and conduct internal and external project meetings in coordination with the project teams.
Responsible for oversight of the procurement process by the project team.
Accountable to lead and manage project specific QA/QC plans.
Independently manage and lead the pursuit of a project with pursuit team and Business Development team.
Initiate, grow and utilize professional networks.
Actively participate in community and industry events and activities to build professional network and promote Knutson Construction.
Manage self-perform trades such as demolition, carpentry, concrete, and masonry scopes of work.
Review the performance of Operations employees working on assigned projects and collaborate with the Director of Operations, and General Manager regarding staffing developmental needs and evaluations.
Responsible for providing positive and constructive feedback on an ongoing basis to your Operations team members that are on your assigned projects.
Effectively lead project teams that deliver “The Knutson Experience” while complying with Knutson’s standard operating procedures.
Participation and completion in scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the company

Required Skills and Abilities:

Exemplary commitment to personal integrity and ethical standards.
Ability to manage multiple projects, teams, and direct reports simultaneously.
Lead by example through consistent ethical decision-making that reflects Knutson’s core values.
Foster and lead a culture of collaboration both internally and externally to strengthen and uphold Knutson’s outstanding reputation.
Motivate, collaborate, and effectively lead teams to produce results.
Effectively build and maintain strong relationships.
Demonstrated expertise in leading high-performing teams and managing the complete lifecycle of large-scale, complex Life Science & Technology projects from preconstruction through closeout.
Demonstrated ability to manage a dispute resolution process with support from Leadership.
Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience.
Industry Experience: 10 to 15 years of responsibility for the total execution of large life science and technology construction
Experience in the management of and collaboration with Superintendents, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Support staff.
Construction-related certifications and additional relevant training are highly desirable.
Prior experience in managing self-perform trade scopes is highly desirable.

Additional Benefits & Perks