Construction Manager - Federal Sector - NDER Program

Procon is a top-ranked construction management and technology consulting firm with 25 years of experience delivering high‑impact projects across the U.S. and worldwide. An ENR Top 100 CM/PM firm for five consecutive years, we specialize in program management, project controls, commissioning, and technology—and offer an excellent platform to grow your career while shaping the future of the built environment.

Procon seeks a Project Manager for an opportunity in the Duluth, MN area. This role requires 10+ of experience in construction management on projects for construction, mechanical systems, interior renovations, upgrades or new fit-outs. This role requires various skills and experience as listed below.

Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Building Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Planning or a closely related field.

• 10+ years of responsible experience as: an owner’s representative, project facilitator, construction manager or design and construction contracting experience.

• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and has the ability to effectively facilitate meetings.
• Experience working in dynamic environments around guest or facility activity.

• This role requires 10 years of experience in construction management on projects for construction, mechanical systems, interior renovations, upgrades or new fit-outs.

• Knowledge of eBuilder is preferred.

• Candidates with occupied renovation experience are preferred.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Inspect and monitor on-site processes, procedures, and systems for compliance with construction drawings, security requirements, and code compliance.

• Lead construction management and owner’s representative duties across multiple projects.

• Provide on-site construction management duties during mobilization, site preparation, construction, fit-out, commissioning and occupancy phases.

• Provide support in project planning, procurement, design, management direction, project completion, client satisfaction, and financial outcome of assigned construction projects.

• Interface with clients to define project requirements.

• Review schedule and align project work plan and deadlines with requirements.

• Lead and manage the construction quality assurance process.

• Coordinate and monitor the completion of activities in all phases of the project life cycle.

• Monitor and oversee the project design or construction effort, to include but not limited to risk management, security and safety compliance, etc.

• Conduct comprehensive reviews of construction submittals and construction contract documents.

• Provide project administration and contract administration duties, including records management. Generate well organized professional deliverables, including daily field reports. Assist the Owner with acquisition planning, technical reviews, execution, and administration. Collect requirements, prepare SOWs, and conduct market research, as appropriate.

• Provide technical support on a daily basis to all customers, manage electronic documents, serves as the liaison for stakeholders and customer groups, provide expertise, monitor security related issues, and maintain a coordinating relationship with the government agency, its clients, and external partners to include the architect-engineers, construction contractors, and other contractors supporting the government.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular onsite presence in an active construction environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including:

• Walking and standing for extended periods while performing site observations and inspections.

• Navigating active construction areas, including stairs, uneven surfaces, temporary walkways, and varying elevations.

• Occasionally bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, and climbing as necessary to observe construction activities.

• Accessing mechanical, electrical, utility, process, and other construction areas as required.

• Wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE) and complying with all applicable site safety requirements.

• Working in indoor and outdoor environments with exposure to typical construction-site conditions, including noise, dust, weather, and temperature fluctuations.

• Occasionally lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds.

Salary commensurate with experience.

Interested and qualified candidates please submit a cover letter and a resume.

Procon offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including full

medical/dental insurance and 401(K) plan. Procon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.