Construction Project Manager

Location: Bloomington, MN
Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager for a contract-to-hire opportunity with our client in Bloomington, MN. This position will support the EPC Project Manager or Program Manager in overseeing construction operations from pre-construction through project completion, closeout, and warranty.

The Construction Project Manager will be responsible for managing project safety, quality, scheduling, cost control, contracts, subcontractors, suppliers, field personnel, and client relationships. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction project management, with experience executing EPC, Construction Management, or large-scale industrial and commercial projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with quality standards.

• Manage multiple construction projects simultaneously, coordinating field operations, subcontractors, suppliers, and project personnel.

• Develop and implement project execution plans, including construction schedules, staffing, procurement, safety, and quality assurance.

• Lead project planning, estimating, budgeting, cost forecasting, and schedule development.

• Monitor project performance, including earned value, progress tracking, cost reporting, and change management.

• Manage prime contracts, subcontracts, change orders, and contract administration activities.

• Oversee subcontractor bidding, prequalification, evaluation, selection, and contract awards.

• Coordinate with engineering teams to ensure timely delivery of drawings, specifications, and construction documentation.

• Manage project RFIs, submittals, documentation, claims mitigation, and contract closeout.

• Review and approve project budgets, cash flow forecasts, invoices, and status reports.

• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations, quality standards, permits, and contractual requirements.

• Oversee site mobilization, demobilization, construction logistics, and material management.

• Manage construction staffing, craft labor, equipment utilization, and subcontractor performance.

• Monitor labor productivity, installation rates, crew costs, and equipment expenses.

• Coordinate construction activities with commissioning and startup teams.

• Conduct project safety, quality, financial, and progress audits.

• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in project meetings, risk reviews, and executive reporting.

• Oversee project turnover, warranty administration, documentation, and final closeout.

• Mentor and provide guidance to field personnel, construction coordinators, and assistant project managers.

• Support labor relations, workforce planning, and building trades coordination as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Construction, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may be substituted for a degree.

• Minimum of 7 years of construction project management experience.

• Experience managing EPC, Construction Management, or large-scale construction projects.

• Strong understanding of construction scheduling, budgeting, cost control, contract administration, and subcontractor management.

• Experience overseeing field construction activities, craft labor, and multidisciplinary project teams.

• Knowledge of project financial reporting, forecasting, earned value, and change management.

• Familiarity with construction safety requirements, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance.

• Experience with project management, scheduling, cost control, and document management software preferred.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

• Basic understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.

• Previous experience in aviation, commercial construction, energy, government, manufacturing, oil & gas, industrial processing, transportation, transmission & distribution, or water/wastewater projects preferred.

• Must meet company driving requirements.

• Ability to work at project sites as required.