Assistant Project Manager - Rochester

Knutson Construction: Assistant Project Manager

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Knutson Construction is accepting applications for an Assistant Project Manager to join our team at our Rochester team. Together We Make Dreams Real" - that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals, and subcontractors to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, weve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce relationships and communities. We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work industry and company values. At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas.

Job Responsibilities

The key job responsibilities include:

• Assist in identifying and organizing information that determines costs for multiple projects to maximize financial performance.
• Collaborate with project team and the estimating department to develop an understanding of project scope.
• Work with project team and bid team to develop bid packages and solicit bids.
• Participate and assist with site logistics, schedule creation, and project approach write-up on RFP requests.
• Encouraged to participate in interview process for potential new work.
• Assist with developing and implementing the overall construction schedule with the project team.
• Reviews cost reports against budget with the project team and develops appropriate solutions to resolve variances.
• Participates in monthly project financial projections.
• Assist in identifying and controlling project risk in coordination with the project team to promote quality outcomes, provide a safe working environment, and mitigate financial exposure.
• Reviews and understands the implications of all contracts and contract documents and reports exposures to project manager.
• Works together with on-site construction team and ensures thorough plan specification review.
• Assists with developing strategies with project team to mitigate subcontractor defaults.
• Enforces and supports project safety policies and practices.
• Enforces and supports project quality assurance/quality control policies and practices.
• Leads project meetings and project closeout process.
• Performs frequent on-site visual project review.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders, owner design team, subcontractors, and others to promote project efficiency and position Knutson Construction for future opportunities.
• Delivers an exceptional project experience to all customers.
• Promotes Knutson Constructions name through community involvement.
• Participates in the RFP process.
• Initiates and utilizes professional networks.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and proficiency in using personal computers and related Microsoft software, including project management and schedule software applications.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to apply project management, construction processes.
• Basic knowledge of safety, quality, and constructability issues.
• Knowledge of subcontracting processes, including soliciting bids, reviews of scopes, drafting contracts, and executing close-out processes.
• Basic knowledge of permitting processes.
• Skill in verbal and written communication and facilitating meetings with project teams, subcontractors, field personnel, and owners.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet timelines for multiple projects.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Business, Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field and minimum of 4 years of commercial construction experience.
• Associates degree in a construction-related field and a minimum of 7 years of commercial construction experience.
• Construction-related certifications and trainings are highly desirable.

Additional Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay
• Performance-Based Career Advancement
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Time Off
• Life and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employee
• Mentorship Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Flexible Fridays
• 401(k) with company match
• Annual Discretionary Bonus Program
• Successful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing Program
• Paid Parental Leave

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Projected Minimum Base Salary per year: $60,000
• Projected Maximum Base Salary per year: $135,000