Project Manager, Operations Manager

Project Manager | Burnsville

Applied Engineering, Inc. is seeking a motivated and hardworking individual to join our team in Faribault, MN as a (Job Title). You will be part of a group of engineers dedicated to high-quality work, value‑add solutions, skill development, and career growth. Reporting to our Brooklyn Park office, located just north of Minneapolis and St. Paul, we welcome candidates from the Twin Cities and beyond to apply.

Innovation, problem solving, integrity, and collaboration are a few things you'll experience and represent while working with Applied. If you appreciate a challenge, variety, and a quicker pace, then we would like to get to know you better.

• Competitive salary
• 401K retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance options
• Paid overtime
• Flexible work schedule

$94,000 - $110,000 annually, DOE. Final compensation is based on experience, skills, and alignment with role expectations.

As a Project Manager in Burnsville, MN, you will:

• Thrive in a fast‑moving, highly dynamic project environment with many competing priorities; manage multiple work streams simultaneously with strong organizational discipline and follow‑through
• Demonstrate a proactive, go‑getter mindset; pursue answers independently without freezing, stalling, or overwhelming stakeholders
• Bring an engineering background or strong technical aptitude to ensure high‑quality outputs, not just checked boxes
• Advocate confidently and eloquently for deliverables and project outcomes
• Absorb large volumes of information quickly and retain key details
• Build strong relationships quickly and adapt communication style to meet clients and partners where they are
• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally; ability to prepare weekly reports for senior leadership is a plus
• Travel frequently and flexibly; willingness to be on the road for extended periods is essential
• Maintain composure, curiosity, and persistence when navigating ambiguity, shifting priorities, and incomplete information
• Work collaboratively with suppliers and Applied partners across the Minneapolis Metro
• Contribute to projects that impact communities in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, and the greater Twin Cities
• Apply your skills in a dynamic environment that values ownership and innovation

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering Discipline strongly preferred
• Minimum of 2-3 years experience managing engineering projects
• PMP Certification or equivalent experience
• Ability to travel as needed
• Advanced skill set in time management and task prioritization
• Passion for managing teams and driving results
• Ability to multitask and identify opportunities for process improvement

• Capable of working independently and as a team member
• Strong work ethic and unwavering integrity
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a learning mindset
• Curiosity, problem solving, and analytical thinking
• Effective verbal and written communication
• Desire to work on a variety of projects

Please consider joining Applied's team of talented employees in Burnsville, Savage, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Eagan, Lakeville, and Prior Lake, Brooklyn Park, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We regret that we do not offer sponsorship.

Applied Engineering is committed to a diverse workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.