Senior Construction Project Manager

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, well-maintained environment at the highest standard of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager to join our team. This role provides expert leadership for Anoka County construction projects, including developing time and resource estimates, monitoring project status, and ensuring critical path and milestone deadlines are met. The Senior Construction Project Manager is responsible for full‑cycle construction project management and serves as a primary point of coordination with internal teams, external partners, and vendors. This position develops project plans and contingencies, manages schedules, selects and oversees vendors, and provides clear direction to ensure high‑quality project outcomes and exceptional customer satisfaction. This is a full-time, exempt, on-site position.

Requirements

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 4 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience. In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Knowledge of building and construction codes and regulations.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
• Must have valid driver's license and vehicle available for business use.

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Project Management, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, or closely related.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management (PM), or similar certifications.
• Ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong team orientation with high initiative, excellent communication, creative problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the project expert for construction projects across Anoka County, ensuring that project objectives are delivered on time, within budget, and with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction.
• Provide direction on project management processes and methodologies for goal achievement.
• Track daily progress of construction projects through milestones, budgetary guidelines, and/or other performance indicators.
• Develop customized reporting, analysis tools, models, data gathering systems, documentation procedures, and quality performance standards as needed to complete construction projects.
• Ensure accuracy in reports, standards, schedules, and contracts in support of Anoka County projects.
• Identify and implement solutions to customer and vendor needs to ensure smooth delivery of projects.
• Interface with internal and external project stakeholders affected by and contributing to the projects.
• Liaise and coordinate with other departments to achieve and meet the county’s current and future construction project objectives and provide direction and oversight for tasks and troubleshooting pertaining to assigned projects.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off
• up to 12.5 paid holidays
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior