Construction Project Manager

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The Project Manager will develop and manage multiple capital construction and engineering projects at POET, located in Sioux Falls, SD.

• Maintain a safe work record within the group and on project sites; promote and foster a culture of safe behavior and environmental compliance at all times.
• Facilitate project coordination meetings, construction and commissioning progress updates, and other multifaceted personnel interfaces.
• Manage detailed construction budgets and provide feedback on actual and projected expenditures; control expenses to maximize profitability while delivering a superior project.
• Meet or beat contractual completion dates and manage engineering, procurement, and construction schedules.
• Report schedule variances on a monthly basis.
• Review engineering recommendations and execute purchase orders, contracts (including change orders), and vendor negotiations.
• Create detailed construction schedules for use by Engineers, Project Superintendents, and sub‑contractors.
• Monitor construction activity at the construction sites, check for accuracy according to plans, enforce construction safety, and pursue ways to improve efficiency and sequencing.
• Provide detailed project estimates to appropriate leadership, facilitate project review and kickoff discussions with stakeholders.
• Coordinate project commissioning, including the internal start‑up team, sub‑contractors, and vendors.
• Manage the project commissioning process and personnel through contractual completion.
• Maintain a team environment at all times and champion POET in the community.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or Business required.
• Project Manager I: 2‑5 years of progressive professional capital project management experience.
• Project Manager II: 5‑10 years of experience.
• Senior Project Manager: 10+ years of experience.
• Must possess excellent scheduling and budget management skills.
• Strong knowledge of MS Project preferred.
• Excellent organizational and time‑management skills.
• High level of personal integrity.
• Interpersonal skills – ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization.
• Demonstrated problem‑solving and critical‑thinking skills.
• Ability to embrace and promote change.
• Innovative mindset.
• Ability to think objectively.
• Self‑awareness in the face of uncertainty.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Up to 50% travel will be part of the norm for this position to visit bioprocessing facilities, meetings, and site visits. At times, overnight travel may be required. The role may require driving a POET vehicle, and a motor‑vehicle record check will be conducted during the pre‑employment process. The work environment is dynamic, offering a balance between time spent in the office and on the bioprocessing facility, which may include some physical labor.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Individual and family plans for health, dental, & vision insurance, including a generous employer Health Savings Account contribution.
• Quarterly Profit‑Sharing Bonuses and Bi‑Annual Incentive Bonuses.
• Competitive pay, including shift premium pay for qualifying positions.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and paid holidays – 40 hours available on day one.
• Paid parental leave.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Attractive relocation assistance and bonus programs for qualifying positions and/or locations.

• A multifaceted wellness program encompassing the whole person – mentally, physically, and spiritually.
• Onsite fitness centers or fitness reimbursements.
• Safety and cold‑weather gear reimbursements.
• Discounted home and auto insurance.

POET is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to maintaining a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, abilities, merit, and other legitimate business factors, without regard to any legally protected characteristic. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, working conditions, promotion, and termination.