Construction Project Manager

CannonDesign•Rochester, MN

4h•Onsite

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, with consistent onsite presence at the project site in Rochester, Minnesota. CannonDesign provides relocation and temporary relocation support for onsite presence. The position may require travel and works under the supervision of a Licensed Architect when required.

Requirements

At least 12 years of relevant construction administration experience.
Institutional and/or commercial project experience for at least the last five 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.
Ability to maintain consistent onsite presence at the project site in Rochester, Minnesota.
Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction, or a related field is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Healthcare and education project experience.
Registration or licensure.
LEED accreditation.

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary liaison among the builder, client/owner, and design teams.
Lead and contribute to the project Risk Assessment process during Construction Administration; identify, communicate, mitigate, and collaboratively resolve project risks and issues.
Work with the Project Director and Project Managers to assign team members to Construction Administration scopes.
Manage internal Construction Administration efforts and the team onsite and remotely, working with Construction Administration Coordinators, Document Control, and Quality Leaders.
Guide the team in implementing the firm’s Construction Administration policies and adhere to established onsite procedures and safety requirements.
Meet with Senior Project Architects and Engineering Discipline Leaders to discuss quality reviews and ongoing challenges and resolve issues early.
Attend site meetings, including scheduling, cost management, pre-installation, and weekly meetings; review and edit contractor-issued meeting minutes.
Review onsite work progress and prepare contractually required site visit and other reports.
Lead and participate in reviewing and interpreting construction documents; develop and issue documentation related to field conditions and issues; coordinate work with consultants and the project team.
Resolve construction-site problems, develop recommendations, and coordinate changes to contract documents.
Track document changes, apply appropriate reason codes, and maintain the internal cost-tracking log.
Escalate key risk issues to 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 Construction Administration team.
Capture and reuse institutional knowledge and process improvements for very large project implementation and share them 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 and monitor preparation of the Certification of Substantial Completion for authorization by the Architect/Engineer of Record.
Travel as required and perform other assigned duties.
Provide a resume and portfolio when applying; complete mandatory training and comply with internal policies and the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.