Project Manager - South Metro

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Project Manager to join our team at our Minneapolis MN office. This project manager will be onsite at one of Knutson’s long-term clients in Burnsville, MN.

“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 trade partners 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.

As a Project Manager, you are a self-driven individual and take ownership over multiple project scopes. You manage the project budget and drive the schedule through strong relationships with designers, trade partners, project coordinators, and superintendents. You value continuous development, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.

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

• Model and lead in alignment with Knutson’s core values:
• • Care with Action
  • Lead with Courage
  • 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 through collaboration with project teams, estimating, and preconstruction staff.
• Lead project financial management activities including owner billing, pay applications, forecasting, revenue recognition, cash flow analysis, and monthly financial projections.
• Monitor project budgets, cost reports, and performance metrics, identifying variances and implementing corrective actions to maintain financial objectives.
• Coordinate the development and execution of project schedules while supporting successful project delivery from preconstruction through closeout.
• Administer subcontractor and vendor processes, including bid package development, bid solicitation, subcontract agreements, change orders, labor rate updates, and compliance requirements.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to safety, quality, subcontractor performance, and financial exposure.
• Review contracts and contract documents to understand obligations, identify potential risks, and communicate concerns to project leadership.
• Partner with field teams to ensure thorough plan and specification reviews, effective project execution, and proactive issue resolution.
• Lead project meetings, maintain project documentation, and oversee project closeout activities and financial reconciliations.
• Manage procurement and purchasing activities, including issuance of purchase orders for maintenance and EH&S work in accordance with client requirements.
• Ensure subcontractor invoices are properly coded, routed, approved, and processed while maintaining accurate cost recognition and billing practices.
• Maintain project controls and reporting systems, including forecasts, contract records, invoice tracking, financial reporting, and project logs.
• Coordinate insurance, safety, qualification, and vendor vetting documentation to ensure compliance with company and client requirements.
• Perform regular onsite project reviews to monitor progress, quality, safety, and overall project performance.
• Enforce and support Knutson's safety and quality assurance/quality control standards across all project activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with owners, design partners, subcontractors, and other stakeholders to promote successful project outcomes and future business opportunities.
• Deliver exceptional client experience while actively representing and promoting Knutson Construction within the community and industry.
• Support talent development through participation in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, coaching, performance management, and employee development activities.
• Communicate clear expectations, provide ongoing feedback, and identify training and career development opportunities that support employee growth and organizational success.
• Effectively lead project teams that deliver The Knutson Experienceon all projects.
• Participation and completion in scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the company and promote Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and proficiency in using personal computers and related Microsoft software including project management and schedule software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply project management construction processes.
• Basic knowledge of safety, quality, and constructability issues.
• Knowledge of subcontracting processes including soliciting bids, reviews of scopes, drafting contracts and executing close out processes
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes.
• Skill in verbal and written communication and facilitating meetings with project teams, subcontractors, field personnel and owners.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines for multiple projects.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with CMiC, Procore, Power BI, or comparable construction technology platforms.
• Experience working under Time & Materials (T&M) contracts.
• Experience within industrial, manufacturing, aviation, aerospace, healthcare, life science, or mission-critical environments

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of commercial general contracting experience.
• Construction related certifications and trainings are 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
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flex Fridays
• 401k w/Company Match
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
• Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Projected Minimum Base Salary per year $90,000

Projected Maximum Base Salary per year $125,000

Knutson Construction does not discriminate against applicants on the basis of their race, color, national origin, religion, creed, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, or status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.