We are seeking an experienced
Senior Project Manager with our Brainerd, MN Office to lead and coordinate client-facing project delivery activities. This role will oversee project execution to ensure alignment with company objectives related to cost control, safety, quality, client satisfaction, and timely delivery. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader who can organize and supervise teams to meet project goals efficiently.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES- Review and fully understand the project's agreement/contract, specifications, clarification and exceptions, scope
of work, budgets, and allowances prior to commencement - Monitors project progress information and cost of labor, cost of material, and productivity for project control and
analyze each week - Analyze and investigate new techniques for fabrication and installation of work and possibilities for value
engineering and determine the most efficient and effective project delivery methods and procedures and assist
project/site leader in ensuring implementation - Provide project/site leader and operations manager with all required data and bid information (budgets/strategies)
and back-up support to properly construct the project on time and within budget - Responsible for analysis, verification, correctness of field production reports for progress billings and monitoring
of detail job cost, cost effectiveness, and profitability of job - Advise estimating department and other related departments of any discrepancies with bid/budgets and follow up
with addressing the required solution. - Develop and then update at least monthly the overall schedule. Review schedules with the leader of each project
including the required timetables for work performed by subcontractors - Direct the coordination of project delivery activities with the project/site leader and the subcontractor's work crew
as required - Assist project/site leader with project conflicts and situations
- Responsible for discussion and resolution with project/site leader, operating manager, and estimator of potential
problems, changes in the work, extra work, productivity, health and safety issues, impacts and/or revision to the
project schedule as needed - Responsible for approving invoices (quantities and prices) of material, people, vendors, subcontractors, rentals,
etc., for payment - Coordinate and process change orders with clients/general contractors, suppliers, project/site leaders and/or
subcontractors
Qualifications: - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, with at least 3 years leading projects.
- Strong knowledge of project contracts, budgeting, scheduling, and cost control.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Commitment to safety and quality standards.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Able to track and organize projects and prioritize work
- Open to continuously adjusting project systems to plan and deliver projects successfully
- Strong team building, interpersonal/verbal/written communication skills
- Comfortable speaking in front of clients, peers, and managers
Education: Bachelor's or associate's degree in Construction Management or engineering/technology.
Travel: Able to travel to customer/project sites up to 25% of the time, with our Brainerd, MN office as your home base.
