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Kraus-Anderson Insurance · 1 month ago

Project Manager I/II

Fargo, ND, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$85K/yr - $135K/yr

5+ years exp

Kraus-Anderson Insurance is an established leader in the insurance industry, offering opportunities for impactful work. The Project Manager I/II role involves planning, directing, and coordinating project activities to achieve project goals within set time frames and budgets, while fostering collaboration and communication among project stakeholders.

Financial ServicesInsurance

Responsibilities

Reviews project proposal, plans and specifications to determine time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing project, staffing requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of project

Establishes work plan, scheduling and staffing for each phase of project and arrangement for recruitment or assignment of project personnel as needed

Reads and understands drawings and specifications

Establishes a growing network of business associates, subcontractors and related vendors

Confers with team leader or 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

Negotiates with the Owner and subcontractors on projects in order to maintain an efficient and well-run project

Works with actual billings on projects and works with Finance to ensure a smooth process on all projects

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

Works with Project Superintendents, Project Assistants, clients and subcontractors

Supervises Project Assistant assigned to projects including planning, assigning work, providing feedback and appraising performance

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

Assist in the mentoring and development of internal talent

Establishes and maintains relationships with Owners and other project partners

Assists in directing strategic planning and provides leadership role in business development and client relations

Assist the Safety Department in an effort to enforce the corporate safety and health policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Project ManagementCommunication SkillsMS OfficeProject Management SoftwareCustomer ServiceSafety ComplianceNetworkingTechnical AdviceProposal WritingBudget ManagementStaffingComplianceTeam LeadershipProblem SolvingTime ManagementNegotiationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree from four year college/university or equivalent

Minimum of 5 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 standard of conduct from self and others

Exhibits confidence in self and others

Accepts feedback from others as well as provides feedback

Inspires and motivates self and team to perform well

Contributes to building a positive team experience

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, while looking for way to continuously improve