Strategic Capital Projects Manager

Great Lakes Management Co; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Lakes Management is seeking a Capital Projects & Construction Manager to oversee capital planning, construction, renovations, and major improvement projects across our property portfolio. This role collaborates with property management, ownership, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company standards.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of capital project management

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction management, architecture, engineering, business administration, property management, or a related field preferred.
• Three or more years of experience in construction, property management, facilities management, development, or capital project management preferred.
• Experience with commercial, multifamily, senior housing, or occupied residential properties highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual and long-term capital planning, including identifying property needs, evaluating building systems, and developing project scopes, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage capital projects from initial planning and design through construction, completion, and final closeout.
• Coordinate with property management teams to minimize disruptions to residents, staff, and daily operations.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to review plans, monitor progress, and resolve project issues.
• Monitor project budgets, schedules, expenditures, contracts, invoices, and change orders.
• Participate in new construction projects, including site visits, building turnover, inspections, and operational readiness.
• Coordinate punch-list inspections, track deficiencies, and verify completion of corrective work.
• Manage new construction warranty claims and track issues through resolution.
• Maintain organized project documentation, including contracts, plans, warranties, schedules, and closeout records.
• Provide regular updates to senior management regarding project status, budgets, risks, and outstanding issues.

Skills

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree (construction management, architecture, engineering, business admin, property management)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Great Lakes Management is seeking a Capital Projects & Construction Manager to oversee capital planning, construction, renovations, and major improvement projects across our property portfolio. This role collaborates with property management, ownership, architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and to company standards.

The ideal candidate brings a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 3+ years of capital project management