Vice President Project Manager Jobs in Minnesota

The Associate Vice President will support the Market VP in overall market growth (revenue and profit) related to Modern’s areas of expertise. This role has a direct impact on realizing Modern’s vision of ‘Building for the Next Generation’ by implementing its mission of ‘Growth Through Exceptional Delivery’.

The Associate Vice President has shared responsibility for all project managers, field foremen, and project administrative support while also working hand-in-hand with functional support areas to enable successful collaboration across the organization. This role is also responsible for taking care of Modern’s customers and being the face of Modern to the local community by building strong relationships and rapport with others.

The Associate Vice President upholds Modern’s Core Values of Integrity, Service, Leadership, Empowerment, and Innovation while demonstrating a dedicated and results-driven work ethic. This individual demonstrates a commitment to building strong internal and external relationships.

• Drive business development efforts in securing adequate backlog to support on‑going business operations and profitability
• Help to develop business plan budget and track performance vs actual results to ensure market team is on track to deliver to plan
• Monitor overhead efficiency by tracking budgeted overhead to actual overhead expenditures
• Manage indirect costs to ensure overhead alignment with volume
• Assist in managing positive cash flow
• Collaborate with Market VP to monitor margin gain and fade, maximizing gain and minimizing fade
• Monitor and take corrective action where necessary to ensure high levels of productivity
  • Labor productivity
  • Equipment utilization (where applicable)
• Complete contract reviews on all major projects ($500K or above)
• Execute work safely by collaborating with Safety Department
• Ensure all subcontractors in use have appropriate insurance and contracts

• Participate in association training, social and networking events
• Active community involvement in the form of volunteering, board seats, etc.
• Active participation in trade associations
• Maintain positive labor relations with all unions

• Demonstrate consistent application and high quality outcomes of critical preplanning process and tools
• Familiarize and eventually complete monthly WIP cost projection review
• Help to ensure timely and comprehensive change control
• Learn and ensure a high level of utilization with Vista and other project management technologies
• Ensure adequate monthly billing
• Ensure timely collections
• Deliver project to customers with a high level of quality and customer satisfaction

• Establish context for the work of individual team members
• Coach team members in task assignments
• Coach groups of team members in project task assignments
• Assess the effectiveness of individual team members related to work (problem solving, decision making, etc.) and make necessary promotions, moves to other opportunities
• Develop team members for career growth and retention

• Demonstrate a commitment to building strong internal and external relationships
• Exhibit an orientation toward a performance-based culture and results
• Act with professionalism in all endeavors
• Strive for continuous improvements in all aspects of your job
• Actively engage in your industry and community

• Extensive experience in leading teams to deliver customer and company success through strong communication and accountability
• Extensive experience with project management practices and skills to grow internal team to meet and exceed customer/project expectations
• Strong business acumen and ability to learn about Modern and its services
• Baseline understanding of construction financials and areas to own and impact
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, both professional and interpersonal
• The ability to work both independently and within a team
• A responsible, organized, and detail-oriented mindset
• Refined time management skills and the ability to multi-task
• Advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skillset across all communication channels with an ability to respond urgently to emerging needs while empowering others to tackle daily tasks or projects
• A strong affinity to driving process and accountability for people across the organization to improve performance in all areas

• Collaborate with Market VP, project management team, field foremen, project administrative staff, and other operational support teams across Modern; performs ongoing training, mentoring, and feedback to ensure the highest levels of performance

• Strong preference for bachelor’s degree or commensurate business experience
• 10+ Years of Project Management Experience
• Experience leading MEP teams and/or operations

At Modern Inc., we understand that every employee is different in his or her own way. We support and thrive off those differences. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, military status, or other non‑merit factors. Modern Inc. is a proud Equal Opportunity workplace and affirmative Action employer.