Senior Project Manager - K-12 Schools

Overview

Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core

Purpose:

Building enduring relationships and strong communities

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape. Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News-Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

This position will be responsible for directing, overseeing and coordinating the activities of their team in the Construction Management and General Contracting marketplace.

Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists in proposal writing, reviews project proposal, drawings and plans to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project.
• Coordinates pre-construction services for projects.
• Assists in directing strategic planning and provides leadership role in business development and client relations.
• Reviews project activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine team or division progress toward achievement of stated goals and objectives.
• Assists Director of Operations with work assignments, distribution of projects, managing project managers and ensuring timely completion and meaningful project profitability.
• Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing clients to assure their continued satisfaction and works to build a continuing positive image for the Company.
• Establishes a growing network of business associates, subcontractors and related vendors.
• Coordinates with Marketing to help sell Kraus-Anderson (KA) capabilities as well providing leads and recommending individuals and organizations for KA services.
• Maintains memberships or affiliations in civic and professional organizations that may assist incumbents in personal growth or relationship development.
• Confers with project staff to outline work plans, assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority; coordinates activities with project staff to ensure project progress within prescribed budget and provides technical advice to resolve problems.
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly schedule support to project team to preserve the Contract and Project Schedule.
• Prepares project reports for management, clients and others and reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Meets regularly with Finance to assure projects are progressing as scheduled and within budget.
• Completes and manages work in accordance to the KA Project Managers’ Manual.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree from four year college/university or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) and knowledge of project management software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest…