Senior Project Manager

Description

• Coordinates project activities with activities of governmental regulatory or other governmental agencies.
• Completes and manages work in accordance to the KA Project Managers’ Manual.
• Coordinates with Marketing to help sell Kraus-Anderson (KA) capabilities as well providing leads and recommending individuals and organizations for KA services.
• Provides daily, weekly and monthly schedule support to project team to preserve the Contract and Project Schedule.
• Meets regularly with Finance to assure projects are progressing as scheduled and within budget.
• Coordinates pre-construction services for projects.
• Creates a positive and uplifting team environment
• Prepares project reports for management, clients and others and reviews status reports prepared by project personnel and modifies schedules or plans as required.
• Assists Director of Operations with work assignments, distribution of projects, managing project managers and ensuring timely completion and meaningful project profitability.
• Confers with 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.
• 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.
• Provides feedback regularly and provides recognition when it is due.
• Provides guidance and ongoing feedback to team members, manages their performance and is available to team members when they would like to go through an Individual Development Plan.
• Reviews project activities, costs, operations and forecast data to determine team or division progress toward achievement of stated goals and objectives.
• Establishes a growing network of business associates, subcontractors and related vendors.
• Assists in directing strategic planning and provides leadership role in business development and client relations.
• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings
• Develops and maintains relationships with new and existing clients to assure their continued satisfaction and works to build a continuing positive image for the Company.

Requirements

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service
• Maintains memberships or affiliations in civic and professional organizations that may assist incumbents in personal growth or relationship development.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+
• Travel 25-75%; depending on job
• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted
• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures
• Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting
• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals
• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders
• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy.
• 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
• Minimum of 10 years related work experience
• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook) and knowledge of project management software
• Knowledge of ViewPoint software
• Four year degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related degree
• Bachelor’s degree from four year college/university or equivalent

Benefits

• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability
• Medical insurance Plan Options
• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness Program
• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Free Parking
• 401(k) Plan
• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay
• KA University Training and Development
• Part time/Transition Options
• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)
• Workplace Flexibility

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance