Project Manager - 1st Shift
Shakopee, MN, 55379, USA
- Construction
- Full-time
- project manager
- commercial construction
- mechanical trades
This Project Manager role involves overseeing commercial construction projects, particularly in mechanical trades and food service facilities, requiring 3-5 years of experience. The position demands coordination of installers and technicians, site surveys, job walks, and frequent travel between job sites, with an emphasis on communication and organizational skills. The role includes managing project schedules, building relationships with contractors and customers, and adapting to site conditions and challenges to ensure timely project completion.
About the Opportunity:
• Job Title: Project Manager
• Pay Rate Range: $65,000.00-$90,000.00/Salary
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Schedule: 1st Shift Monday-Friday 7AM-4PM
• Position Type: Direct Hire
Requirements and Qualifications:
1. 3-5 years of experience with project management in general commercial construction, preferably related to mechanical trades and/or food service facilities.
2. Willing to complete job duties outside of the office, ~25% of the time is spent out of the office.
3. Proven ability to manage multiple jobs, installers, and technicians.
4. Bachelor's degree is not required but is a plus.
5. Excellent communication skills - Phone, written and in person.
6. Refrigeration or mechanical systems knowledge a plus.
7. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
8. Ability to work under pressure and at a fast pace.
9. Clean driving record is a must. You will be traveling between job sites every day.
10. Work boots and work appropriate clothing to face weather conditions required.
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Conduct site surveys for both new projects and system replacements to support accurate bidding and execution of projects.
2. Attend job walks with general contractors to locate roof penetrations, plan piping routes, and proactively identify any challenges our installers might run into on a particular job site.
3. Coordinate and schedule all phases of project execution with installers, site supervisors, other trades, and customers.
4. Support current project management and bidding efforts while also helping define this role into a fully independent and essential function.
5. Build and maintain strong, trust-based relationships with general contractors, customers, and trade partners.
6. Navigate schedule changes and adapt plans as needed to keep projects on track.
7. Manage technician and installers to meet both project requirements and team needs without compromising our standards.
8. Able to climb ladders to rooftops.
9. Not required but preferred ability to lift and carry up to 75lbs.
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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
*Short Term Disability
*Long Term Disability
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