Celebrated as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Senior Project Manager to join our team.

　　“Together We Make Dreams Real” – that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and subcontractors to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we've created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

　　At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and feels like a family.

　　As a Senior Project Manager, you are a self-driven individual who will provide leadership and oversight for the successful day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management, and Project Administration activities on one complex, or potentially multiple projects at a time. You will be responsible for motivating, leading, and managing a team of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Support staff. You will participate in and actively lead new and existing client project pursuits for Knutson.

　　The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

　　With a lead by example mindset: Motivate and lead effective teams to produce results while providing successful oversight and direction in the following areas, which include, but are not limited to:

　　Be a leader in Knutson's Zero Incident safety culture to drive compliance and continuous improvement.

　　Effective relationship management with all stakeholders: Owners, Design Teams, Subcontractors, & Knutson employees.

　　Responsible for the overall pre-construction, construction, and closeout phases of a project.

　　Develop and implement the overall construction schedule with the entire project team.

　　Collaborate with estimating and marketing departments during the preconstruction and pursuit phase of projects.

　　Assume responsibility and appropriately administer cost management for each project.

　　Review cost reports against budget with project team and suggest appropriate solutions to resolve variances, which are communicated to management.

　　Accountable to management for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting and accuracy.

　　Schedule and conduct internal and external project meetings in coordination with the project teams.

　　Responsible for oversight of the procurement process by the project team.

　　Independently manage the pursuit of a project with pursuit team and Business Development team.

　　Initiate, grow and utilize professional networks.

　　Actively participate in community and industry events and activities to build professional network and promote Knutson Construction.

　　Manage self-perform trades such as concrete or masonry.

　　Support Knutson's DE&I efforts and program.

　　Review the performance of Operations employees working on assigned projects and collaborate with the Director of Operations and General Manager regarding staffing developmental needs and evaluations.

　　Responsible for providing positive and constructive feedback on an ongoing basis to your Operations team members that are on your assigned projects.

　　Effectively lead project teams that deliver The Knutson Experience while complying with Knutson's standard operating procedures.

　　Required Skills and Abilities:

　　Must possess the utmost of personal integrity.

　　Create and lead an organizational culture of collaboration, both internally and externally, to maintain the superior reputation of Knutson.

　　Motivate, collaborate, and effectively lead teams to produce results.

　　Effectively build and maintain strong relationships.

　　Lead by example.

　　Demonstrated knowledge and ability to successfully manage the full project lifecycle from preconstruction through closeout.

　　Demonstrated ability to manage a dispute resolution process with support from Leadership.

　　Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

　　Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

　　Four-year Construction Science/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

　　Industry Experience: 7 to 10 years of responsibility for the total execution of large commercial construction projects is preferred.

　　Experience in the management of and collaboration with Superintendents, Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Project Support staff.

　　Construction-related certifications and additional relevant training are highly desirable.

　　Prior experience in managing self-perform trade scopes is highly desirable.

　　Additional Benefits & Perks:

　　Competitive Pay

　　Performance Based Career Advancement

　　Medical, Dental and Vision

　　Health Savings Account with employer contribution

　　Flexible Spending Account

　　Paid Time Off

　　Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee

　　Mentorship Program

　　Internship Program

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

　　Employee Referral Bonus Program

　　Scholarship Program

　　Flex Fridays

　　401k w/Company Match

　　Annual Discretionary Bonus Program

　　Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program

　　Paid Parental Leave

　　Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

　　Schedule:

　　Monday to Friday