Director, Project Planning & Development (K-12)

Kraus-Anderson Incorporated • Minneapolis, MN

71d • $115,000 - $170,000

About The Position

This position will be responsible for leading and executing Kraus-Anderson’s (KA) business development and project planning for the KA's K-12 market sector.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture and/or Business Development, Marketing, Public Relations or related coursework
• Minimum ten years related experience
• Understand the duties of a Construction Manager and Project Manager duties
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others
• Ability to travel as needed to serve market sector interests, including School Board meetings

Nice To Haves

• K-12 market sector construction experience

Responsibilities

• Works in direct collaboration with the Director of Operations (DOO) and/or Construction Executive (CE), as applicable, to align with KA’s growth strategy
• Identifies potential customers, business partners and develops strategic relationships
• Collaborate with KA teams to identify business partners and nurture and develop relationships
• Assists clients in early project development, facilitating in-house and external resources as required
• Referendum campaign support
• Education adequacy review and programming
• Facility Assessment
• Development
• Programming
• Pre-Construction
• Site Selection
• Identify alternative funding sources and entitlements
• Assists in proposal and interview process and strategy
• Leads office business development meetings and manage/track all business development activities and reporting
• Promotes and supports seller doer culture among Project Managers
• Develops annual marketing and business development plans
• Assists Construction Executive (CE) and Director of Operations (DOO) in development of business unit’s strategic planning efforts
• Collaborates with appropriate stakeholders in developing annual sales goals
• Works with CE and DOO in tracking and booking sales during the course of the year
• Assists in developing opportunity and key account strategic and tactical plans
• Prepares annual marketing budget
• Active in related trade associations
• Active in the local economic development community
• Attends trade shows and educates government agencies on construction delivery models
• Develops new market initiatives, assesses new markets and analyzes business opportunities
• Leads and promotes community involvement activities
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Wellness Program
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• KA University Training and Development
• 401(k) Plan
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• Workplace Flexibility
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Part time/Transition Options
• Free Parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees