Construction Project Manager - Rochester, MN

Knutson Construction•Rochester, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Project Manager to join their Rochester team. Their purpose as a company is “Together We Make Dreams Real”, working in concert with each other, owners, design professionals, and trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. They have created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where employees can be themselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout their workforce, relationships, and communities, and recognizes the importance of continually advancing their comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion. At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily, valuing what makes individuals different and empowering them to act on their ideas. As a Project Manager, the individual is self-driven, takes ownership over multiple projects and scopes, manages the project budget, and drives the schedule through strong relationships and management skills. They value continuous development, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.

Requirements

Knowledge of project management and accounting applications.
Experience with owner contract negotiations and contract related risk.
Proven record of accomplishment of holding subcontractors 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
Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
Minimum of 5-7 years of commercial construction experience

Nice To Haves

Construction-related certifications and training are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

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 BD 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.
Participation and completion in scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the company