Project Executive - Healthcare

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Project Executive - Healthcare to join our team at our Minneapolis, MN office.“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 trade partners to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. 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.
As a Project Executive, you are a self-driven individual who will provide leadership and oversight for the successful day-to-day operations for all Construction, Project Management and Project Administration activities associated with a specific Market Sector (Healthcare). You’ll be responsible to motivate, lead, and manage a staff of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Support staff. You are a relationship focused individual that will retain and drive new business for Knutson. You’ll assist in the development and implementation of corporate initiatives and standard operating procedures to achieve established goals and support Knutson’s mission and vision. You value continuous development, compliance, safety, and quality assurance.The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:With a lead by example mindset: Motivate and lead effective teams to produce results while providing successful oversight and direction in the following areas, which include, but are not limited toBe a leader in Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture to drive compliance and continuous improvementEffective relationship management with all stakeholders: Owner, Design Teams, Subcontractors, & Team blueFinancial & Business performanceSubcontractor managementSelf-Perform management and understanding preferredConstructability and technical issuesLegal and liability issues and dispute resolution leadershipRisk analysis and mitigationQuality ControlSchedule ManagementDesign Phase ExecutionReview the performance of all Construction Operations employees working in a specific Market Sector and collaborate with, Director of Operations, and General Manager regarding staffing, developmental needs, position evaluations, and compensationEffectively lead project teams that deliver The Knutson Experience while complying with Knutson’s standard operating proceduresPursue new opportunities while leading the overall pursuit team to produce resultsCollaborate with Business Development, and others, to position Knutson for a consistent pipeline of project opportunitiesActively participate in community and industry events and activities to build professional network and promote Knutson ConstructionParticipate in the growth of the Knutson team through career fairs, candidate interviews, and other networking eventsParticipation and completion in scheduled and as-needed safety training, as determined by the companyRequired Skills and AbilitiesMust possess the utmost of personal integrityCreate and lead an organizational culture of collaboration, both internally and externally, to maintain the superior reputation of KnutsonMotivate, collaborate, and effectively lead teams to produce resultsEffectively build and maintain strong relationshipsLead by exampleDemonstrated knowledge and ability to successfully manage project financialsMinimum Education and/or Experience RequirementsFour-year Construction Science/Engineering degree or equivalent combination of education and experienceIndustry Experience: 10 to 15 years of responsibility for the total execution of large commercial construction projects (Healthcare) is preferredAdvanced experience and knowledge of successfully delivering commercial construction projects through estimating, means and methods, accounting, project administration, sustainability measures, and a thorough understanding of industry practicesExperience in the management of Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Support staffExcellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skillsAdditional Benefits & Perks:Competitive PayPerformance Based Career AdvancementMedical, Dental and VisionHealth Savings Account with employer contributionFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffLife and Long-Term Disability Benefit with no premium cost to employeeMentorship ProgramTuition ReimbursementEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Employee Referral Bonus ProgramFlex Fridays401k w/Company MatchAnnual Discretionary Bonus ProgramSuccessful Annual Discretionary Profit-Sharing ProgramPaid Parental LeaveReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position