Construction Project Manager
About The Position
The Construction Project Manager leads, develops, and helps assemble the project team administering construction contracts on behalf of CannonDesign for large projects. The role focuses on constructability review, risk mitigation, and cost control throughout construction, and requires consistent onsite presence at the project site in Rochester, Minnesota. CannonDesign provides relocation and temporary relocation support for onsite work. The position reports to the supervision of a Licensed Architect when required and includes travel as required. The role serves as a key liaison among the builder, client/owner, and design teams; leads construction administration efforts and team coordination; manages risk, quality, documentation, changes, requests for information, submittals, change proposals, project progress, and payment applications; and contributes to performance reporting and institutional knowledge. The position also requires adherence to project procedures, safety requirements, mandatory training, internal policies, and the firm’s Code of Conduct.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of relevant construction administration experience.
- Institutional and/or commercial project experience for at least the last 5 years.
- Knowledge of building codes and requirements.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Technical knowledge, coordination skills, and ability to build rapport with the project team.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam.
- Familiarity with Procore construction management software.
- Provide a resume and portfolio when applying.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field.
- Healthcare and education project experience.
- Registration or licensure.
- LEED accreditation.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a prime liaison between the builder, client/owner, and design teams.
- Lead and contribute to developing and maintaining the project Risk Assessment process during Construction Administration; identify, communicate, mitigate, and collaboratively resolve project-related issues.
- Work with the Project Director and individual Project Managers to assign team members to Construction Administration scopes.
- Manage internal Construction Administration efforts and teams onsite and remotely, coordinating with Construction Administration Coordinators, Document Control, and Quality Leaders.
- Guide the team in implementing the firm’s Construction Administration policies and meet regularly with Senior Project Architects and Engineering Discipline Leaders to discuss quality reviews and address challenges early.
- Attend site meetings, including scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, and weekly meetings; review and edit contractor-issued official meeting minutes as necessary.
- Review onsite work progress and prepare site visit and other contractually obligated reports.
- Lead, monitor, and participate in reviewing and interpreting construction documents; developing and issuing documentation related to field conditions and issues; and coordinating work with consultants and the project team.
- Lead, monitor, and participate in resolving construction-site problems, developing recommendations, and coordinating changes to contract documents.
- Track document changes, apply appropriate reason codes, and maintain the internal cost-tracking log related to changes and reason codes.
- Identify key risk issues and engage senior project leadership and risk management teams when needed.
- Lead and monitor the processing, review, and response to Requests for Information and Submittals.
- Review, comment on, and approve builder change proposals.
- Review construction progress, advise on project completion status, and authorize payment applications as required.
- Participate with the Project Technical Director and designee in hiring the project’s Construction Administration team.
- Contribute to capturing and reusing institutional knowledge and improving firm processes for very large project implementation; share this work with the Technical Leadership Group.
- Lead monthly reporting of Construction Administration performance metrics and issues to project leadership, the firm, and the client as required.
- Lead, monitor, and participate in preparing the Certification of Substantial Completion for authorization by the Architect/Engineer of Record.
- Adhere to established onsite project procedures and CannonDesign and construction-site safety program requirements and work rules.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Complete mandatory training, including compliance training, within required timeframes and adhere to internal policies and the Code of Conduct.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Flexible spending account options and voluntary insurances.
- Paid time off.
- Flex-time schedules.
- Remote work options.
- 401(k) plan.
- Employee perk programs.
- Employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses.
- Relocation and temporary relocation program to support onsite presence.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
