Senior Project Manager - Higher Education

Minneapolis, Minnesota Permanent USD125,000 - USD175,000 per year View Job Description
Lead flagship higher‑education projects in a growth marketStep into an office leadership role with long‑term runway
  • Lead flagship higher‑education projects in a growth market
  • Step into an office leadership role with long‑term runway

About Our Client

Our client is a top‑tier construction management firm with over a century of success delivering complex projects across Minneapolis. With 50+ employees and annual revenue exceeding 150M, they are recognised for their collaborative culture, strong leadership tenure, and repeat institutional clients. Their portfolio includes some of the region's most respected higher‑education and healthcare campuses.

Job Description

  • Lead large‑scale higher education and healthcare projects from preconstruction through close‑out
  • Serve as a senior representative within a growing New Haven office
  • Manage project teams, schedules, budgets, and client expectations
  • Build and maintain relationships with institutional clients and trade partners
  • Support business growth efforts, particularly within the higher‑education sector
  • Utilise Procore and related tools to drive project transparency and performance
  • Collaborate closely with executive leadership on strategy and delivery



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

  • 10+ years of experience in construction management or general contracting
  • Strong background in higher education and/or healthcare projects
  • Previous experience delivering work on active campus environments preferred
  • Proven leadership and mentoring capability
  • Proficiency with Procore, MS Office, and Bluebeam

What's on Offer

  • Highly competitive compensation (flexible for the right individual, up to ~$200K)
  • Vehicle allowance and gas card
  • 401(k) with company contribution
  • Generous PTO and comprehensive benefits
  • Clear path to long‑term leadership within the organisation
Contact
Kaylee Mcclellan
Quote job ref
JN-042026-7003564

Job summary

Sector
Construction
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Property
Location
Minneapolis
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kaylee Mcclellan
Job Reference
JN-042026-7003564