Knutson Construction Services · 13 hours ago
Project Manager
La Crosse, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expKnutson Construction Services is seeking a Project Manager who is a self-driven individual responsible for overseeing multiple projects and scopes. The role involves managing project budgets, driving schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality assurance standards.
Building MaterialReal Estate
Hiring Manager
Christa Holmen
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall construction and closeout phases of project
Develop and implement the overall construction schedule with entire project team
Review cost reports against budget with project team and suggest appropriate solutions to resolve variances, which are communicated to management
Accountable to management for monthly project team meeting (PTM) reporting
Schedule and conduct project meetings and project closeout process
Facilitate schedule creation, maintenance, and compliance
Work together with on-site construction team and ensure thorough plan/ specification review
Responsible for completing the procurement and project buyout process
Maintains assigned key customer relationships and provides insight to the RFP process while working closely with BD and other key staff
Participates actively in community and industry events and activities to build professional networks and promote Knutson Construction
Delivers the Knutson Experience on each project
Identifies and controls project risk, in coordination with the project team
Managing project to achieve the established margin goal
Reviews and understands the implications of all contracts and contract documents and reports exposure(s) to management
Enforces and supports project safety policies and practices
Develops and consistently implements, with support from project team, quality assurance/quality control policies and practices
Responsible for the operations side of the preconstruction process under the leadership of the preconstruction department
Communicates job responsibilities and performance expectations to assure mutual understanding of desired results; resolves internal and/or external barriers that prohibit successful goal achievement
Qualification
Required
Knowledge of project management and accounting applications
Experience with owner contract negotiations and contract related risk
Proven record of accomplishment of holding subcontractors and project teams accountable for their responsibilities
Ability to identify and resolve quality and construction issues
Knowledge of permitting processes; ability to procure timely permits based on project schedules
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to manage project financials
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
Bachelor's or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with a minimum of 5-7 years of commercial construction experience
Preferred
Construction-related certifications and training are highly desirable
Benefits
Performance Based Career Advancement
Medical, Dental and Vision
Health Savings Account with employer contribution
Flexible Spending Account
Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
Mentorship Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Flex Fridays
401k w/Company Match
Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
Paid Parental Leave
Company
Knutson Construction Services
Knutson Construction Services is a construction company providing preconstruction and general contracting services.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
John Curry
Chief Executive Officer
Steve Ellis
CFO
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