Project Manager Jobs in Willmar, MN (NOW HIRING)

Duininck is a fourth-generation, 100-year family-led company focused on building strong communities through our relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors and vendors. We have a diverse portfolio of businesses managing projects at any scale.

From highways and municipal projects to commercial developments, excavation, underground utilities, and paving, we take pride in shaping the infrastructure that helps the communities we work in thrive. Our work is about more than construction; it's about supporting the communities where we live and work, creating opportunities for growth on our crews, and building lasting value for generations to come.

This year-round, full-time position comes with a strong benefits package including:

• Competitive pay range of $27 to $32 per hour, based on experience
• Paid Time Off
• Strong Health Plans to choose from
• Dental & Vision Plans, Company Paid Life insurance & Short-Term Disability
• Position specific personal protective equipment provided
• 401K with company match, and more!

As a Fleet Operations Specialist, you will work under the direction of Fleet and Logistics leadership to coordinate equipment movement and improve fleet visibility across our operations. Based out of our shop in Spicer, this critical role ensures trucks, equipment, and fleet assets are moved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with all regulations. You'll be a key player in supporting dispatch and scheduling, asset compliance and documentation, fleet systems and reporting, and clear communication between drivers and internal departments.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Coordinate equipment moves in partnership with Fleet, Logistics, Shop, and Field Operations leadership
• Develop and maintain equipment movement schedules, dispatch drivers and respond to requests from supervisors related to trucking and equipment needs.
• Manage the process for obtaining and tracking permits, licensing, registrations, decals, renewals, inspections, and other asset-related compliance requirements.
• Retain accurate records and documentation for fleet assets and compliance requirements.
• Use fleet systems, telematics, dispatch records, maintenance data, and Excel-based tools to improve visibility into equipment movement, asset utilization, and operational activity.
• Maintain tracking tools, reports, dashboards, and logs related to equipment movement, permits, registrations, inspections, third-party trucking, and fleet activity.
• Identify patterns, flag issues, and support practical process improvements.
• Support safe work practices, regulatory compliance, and clear communication with drivers, supervisors, vendors, and internal partners.
• Escalate concerns or conflicts to Fleet and Logistics leadership as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 3+ years of experience in dispatch or heavy civil industry preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting and licensing requirements in construction and trucking industries is preferred.
• Valid Drivers License required; CDL (Class A) strongly preferred.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams) and other business software.
• Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be highly organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Analytical and process oriented, with strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through on schedules, permits, records, and compliance documentation.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel throughout Central and Western Minnesota, Northern Iowa, and the Eastern Dakotas.

Duininck is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetics, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or citizenship status. If you would like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.