Project Manager​/Technical Sales Professional

Project Manager/Technical Sales Professional at Palen Kimball L.L.C.

Established in 1952, Marsden Services offers comprehensive facility services to clients nationwide. We provide clients with high-quality and professional services including janitorial, security, HVAC, calibration, emergency response, and facility management services. Our hiring philosophy is rooted in the idea that we want our employees to grow and be successful with our organization. We believe in our employees. We invest in our employees.

A career at Marsden means a career with a Company that will support your growth.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager and Technical Sales Professional to join our fast-growing team. This dual‑role position offers an exciting opportunity to lead construction/design projects while also driving business development in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area.

• Lead, manage, and oversee assigned design and construction projects from initiation through completion.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Coordinate closely with clients, field teams, estimators, subcontractors, and internal leadership to align expectations and maintain project momentum.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, milestones, risks, and any deviations from the original plan, which includes submitting change orders to the client for the additional scope of work.
• Oversee procurement of materials; monitor weekly job costs and productivity hours.
• Ensure timely communication regarding project schedules, scope changes, known issues, and milestone adjustments.
• Review the performance and impact of subcontractors on jobsite timelines and deliverables.
• Participate in weekly Operations Meetings to discuss project cost tracking, percent‑complete status, labor needs, change orders, T&M ticket status, and potential problem areas.
• Maintain ongoing communication with general contractors, subcontractors, and vendors via phone, email, or in‑person as needed.
• Document all project activities in Pro Core Sharepoint , email, and formal correspondence—covering issues, meeting summaries, scope changes, and change orders.
• Keep the President and Head Estimator informed of critical project developments, including material delays, deadline extensions, potential liabilities, contractor correspondence, and legal involvement if applicable.

• Identify and develop new B2B business opportunities in the Minneapolis/Twin Cities area.
• Conduct outreach through networking, cold calling, trade association involvement, and other lead generation strategies.
• Prepare and deliver persuasive presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
• Partner with the estimating team to develop accurate and competitive bids.
• Build and nurture a network of industry contacts to support long‑term sales pipeline development.
• Achieve or exceed established sales targets and KPIs.

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in estimating, selling, and managing mechanical projects, service work, and preventive maintenance agreements.
• Demonstrated success in driving process standardization and implementing best practices.
• Highly self‑motivated, organized, and customer‑focused, with a proactive approach to problem‑solving and follow‑through.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to foster a collaborative work environment. Brings integrity, professionalism, and a sense of humor to team interactions.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization and with external stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel regionally as required.

• Completing projects within time and budget meeting or exceeding the specifications set by stakeholders
• Enhancing Marsden’s execution and agility by defining, delivering, and supporting project plans that support our rapid growth and standardization across multiple sites

• Commits to behave in compliance with the company’s values and Code of Conduct
• Builds a culture of work safety and…