RJM Construction was founded on a simple principle: to serve the client. Commitment to realizing our clients vision continues to be the driving force behind our work. Our people drive that visionary change.

With our headquarters in the Twin Cities, RJM Construction has more than 150 staff members and an annual construction volume of $256 million. We specialize in community, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects, serving clients throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. Our expertise includes general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services.Currently RJM has an opening for a Project Manager. If you want to be at the forefront of building - including your career - let's talk! You'll become part of an inclusive, dynamic team that works collaboratively and reaches our goals.

As our Project Manager, you will lead and ensure accountability through collaboration with the project team, compliance, safety and quality assurance. You will ensure project team members deliver results in their area of expertise and keep budget and quality top of mind.  You will manage all processes in the construction of projects, including estimating, contractor buyout, contracting, budget allocation, cost management, scheduling, material procurement, quantity tracking, conflict resolution, project deadlines, coordination with project superintendents, coordination with outside consultants, safety considerations, and foremost, client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Estimating - assist in preliminary estimating and final bidding for project bids/budgets.

• Project Start Up - including project buyout, issuing subcontracts and purchase orders, budget allocation, permit procurement, conducting internal preconstruction meeting, and jobsite mobilization.

• Project Management manage requests for information, administer project meetings and complete meeting minutes for contractor, owner/architect, pre-install, internal project team and miscellaneous meetings, and manage quantity tracking to ensure labor productivity objectives are being met.

• Cost Management - change orders, budget management, contingency management, review and approve subcontractor and vendor invoices, and final project reconciliation. Maintain accurate records of subcontractor commitments throughout project.

• Material Procurement - manage the submittal review and approval process. Ensure correct materials are ordered and delivered in a timely manner to facilitate the construction schedule.

• Project scheduling - issue overall project schedules and periodic short term duration schedules. Review schedule progress and adjust work as necessary to ensure deadlines are met.

• Client Satisfaction - ensure a rewarding experience for all team members. Facilitate a collaborative process for all involved.

• Business Development - participate in company marketing effort and project interviews.

• Project Closeout - complete timely project closeout including completion of punchlists, submission of closeout documents, receipt of final project payment from Owner, and distribution to sub contactors.

• Conflict Resolution - manage disagreements and achieve a fair resolution while managing project risks.

Education:

• BS Degree in Construction Management or related field.  Proven experience may be substituted for degree.

Work Experience:

• 3-6 years of project management and/or construction management experience in commercial remodeling and/or new building construction.

• Working knowledge of building codes and ADA laws.

Demonstrated Technical Competencies to include:

• Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, Project

• Bluebeam

• Sage - Estimating

• Viewpoint and Viewpoint One Software

Demonstrated Professional Competencies to include:

• Independently manage multiple small projects or a large project with moderate oversight from executive leadership.

• Independently create bid scopes and front-end bidding documents.

• Competent with construction estimating and creating estimates for projects and project changes.

• Competent in completing subcontract buyout and drafting, reviewing and negotiating subcontracts.

• Effectively and efficiently administer meetings and complete meeting minutes within a couple days of the meeting.

• Proficient in submittal and request for information processes and procuring materials to avoid project delays.

• Proficient in developing project schedules and tracking progress.

• Understand financial projections and how to complete financial projections for Executive review.

• Capable of managing and mentoring the Project Engineer role.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Negotiating and conflict resolution skills for problem solving.

• Able to maintain accurate and detailed records.

• This position requires the employee to work onsite at the RJM office. While we offer a hybrid work arrangement, the role necessitates working in the RJM office a minimum of three days per week.

About RJM Construction

RJM Construction was founded on a simple principle: to serve the client. Commitment to realizing our clients vision continues to be the driving force behind our work. Our people drive that visionary change. With our headquarters in the Twin Cities, RJM Construction has more than 150 staff members and an annual construction volume of $256 million. We specialize in community, healthcare, corporate, and multifamily projects, serving clients throughout Minnesota and neighboring states. Our expertise includes general contracting, construction management, design-build, and preconstruction services.

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