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Kraus-Anderson Insurance · 2 months ago

Director, Project Planning & Development (K-12)

Minneapolis, MN, US

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$115K/yr - $170K/yr

10+ years exp

Kraus-Anderson Insurance is an industry leader with over a century of experience in transforming the American landscape. This position will be responsible for leading and executing business development and project planning for the K-12 market sector, collaborating with various stakeholders to align with the company's growth strategy and enhance community involvement.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Works in direct collaboration with the Director of Operations (DOO) and/or Construction Executive (CE), as applicable, to align with KA’s growth strategy

Identifies potential customers, business partners and, develops strategic relationships

Collaborate with KA teams to identify business partners and nurture and develop relationships

Assists clients in early project development.(facilitating in-house and external resources as required)

Referendum campaign support

Education adequacy review and programming

Facility Assessment

Development

Programming

Pre-Construction

Site Selection

Identify alternative funding sources and entitlements

Assists in proposal and interview process and strategy

Leads office business development meetings and manage/track all business development activities and reporting

Promotes and supports seller doer culture among Project Managers

Develops annual marketing and business development plans

Assists Construction Executive (CE) and Director of Operations (DOO) in development of business unit’s strategic planning efforts

Collaborates with appropriate stake holders in developing annual sales goals

Works with CE and DOO in tracking and booking sales during the course of the year

Assists in developing opportunity and key account strategic and tactical plans

Prepares annual marketing budget

Active in related trade associations

Active in the local economic development community

Attends trade shows and educates government agencies on construction delivery models

Develops new market initiatives, assesses new markets and analyzes business opportunities

Leads and promotes community involvement activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

K-12 market sector experienceBusiness developmentProject planningConstruction ManagementCommunicationCustomer serviceTeamworkTime management

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture and/or Business Development, Marketing, Public Relations or related coursework

Minimum ten years related experience

Understand the duties of a Construction Manager and Project Manager duties

Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

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 standard of conduct from self and others

Ability to travel as needed to serve market sector interests, including School Board meetings

Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy

Travel 10-25%