Project Manager - South Metro

Knutson Construction•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Knutson Construction is hiring a Project Manager for its Minneapolis, Minnesota office. The role will be onsite at a long-term client location in Burnsville, Minnesota. The Project Manager owns multiple project scopes and manages budgets and schedules through collaboration with designers, trade partners, project coordinators, and superintendents. The role oversees concurrent construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects, with a focus on financial performance, client satisfaction, safety, quality, compliance, and successful delivery from preconstruction through closeout. The Project Manager leads financial management, scheduling, subcontractor and vendor administration, procurement, project controls, risk management, documentation, and client relationships. The position also supports field execution, employee development, recruiting, and Knutson’s safety culture. Knutson describes its purpose as working in concert with owners, design professionals, and trade partners to make projects as stress-free as possible, and emphasizes diversity, equity, inclusion, continuous development, and a collaborative work environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
A minimum of 5–7 years of commercial general contracting experience.
Knowledge of and proficiency in personal computers and Microsoft software, including project management and schedule applications.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply construction project management processes.
Basic knowledge of safety, quality, and constructability issues.
Knowledge of subcontracting processes, including soliciting bids, reviewing scopes, drafting contracts, and executing closeout processes.
Basic knowledge of permitting processes.
Verbal and written communication skills and ability to facilitate meetings with project teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and owners.
Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines across multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

Construction-related certifications and training are highly desirable.
Experience with CMiC, Procore, Power BI, or comparable construction technology platforms.
Experience working under Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.
Experience in industrial, manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, healthcare, life science, or mission-critical environments.

Responsibilities

Model and lead in alignment with Knutson’s core values: Care with Action, Lead with Courage, and Build a Team Environment.
Manage multiple concurrent construction, maintenance, and capital improvement projects to optimize financial performance and client satisfaction.
Develop a thorough understanding of project scope, costs, contracts, and delivery requirements in collaboration with project teams, estimating, and preconstruction staff.
Lead project financial management, including owner billing, pay applications, forecasting, revenue recognition, cash flow analysis, and monthly financial projections.
Monitor project budgets, cost reports, and performance metrics; identify variances and implement corrective actions.
Coordinate the development and execution of project schedules and support delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
Administer subcontractor and vendor processes, including bid packages, bid solicitation, subcontract agreements, change orders, labor rate updates, and compliance requirements.
Identify, assess, and mitigate risks related to safety, quality, subcontractor performance, and financial exposure.
Review contracts and contract documents, identify potential risks, and communicate concerns to project leadership.
Partner with field teams on plan and specification reviews, project execution, and proactive issue resolution.
Lead project meetings, maintain project documentation, and oversee closeout activities and financial reconciliations.
Manage procurement and purchasing, including issuing purchase orders for maintenance and EH&S work in accordance with client requirements.
Ensure subcontractor invoices are coded, routed, approved, and processed correctly while maintaining accurate cost recognition and billing.
Maintain project controls and reporting systems, including forecasts, contract records, invoice tracking, financial reports, and project logs.
Coordinate insurance, safety, qualification, and vendor-vetting documentation to meet company and client requirements.
Perform regular onsite project reviews to monitor progress, quality, safety, and overall performance.
Enforce and support Knutson’s safety and quality assurance/quality control standards.
Build relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to support successful outcomes and future business opportunities.
Deliver an exceptional client experience and represent and promote Knutson Construction in the community and industry.
Participate in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and employee development.
Communicate expectations, provide feedback, and identify training and career development opportunities.
Lead project teams to deliver The Knutson Experience on all projects.
Complete scheduled and as-needed safety training and promote Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture.