Construction Project Manager (CO) - Employment, career opportunity in USA

Jobs Title:  Construction Project Manager (CO)
Location: - (Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, Mid-West United States, USA)
Company: CHS Inc.
Deadline: 26th Dec 2013
Job Type: Full Time
Minimum Years Experience Required: 7


CHS has an exciting opportunity in our Country Operations agriculture retail division at CHS. 
We are looking for a Construction Project Manager to manage the “contract to construction” phase. You must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, be able to negotiate, work independently, make sound decisions, lead and influence others, as well as meet deadlines and manage conflict.

You will: 
Oversee and execute multiple Agriculture construction projects, contractors, and sub-contractors simultaneously.
Create construction schedule and budget, and ensure budget, project specs, deadlines, material deliveries, and quality assurance are met.  
Provide leadership, training, and accountability for construction staff and ensure a safe working environment is maintained at all times. 
Inspect and examine construction site and field conditions to identify problems, potential problems and   as well as identify cost saving measures.  Keep all parties informed on issues that could affect the project and propose possible solutions.
Facilitate conference calls with CHS management, vendors, and others as needed.
Review, verify and red-line construction blueprints prior to CHS approval and construction.
Review documents for accuracy and ensure compliance with all governmental (city, county, state, federal) and CHS standards.
Negotiate change orders, ensure proper documentation is in place, and appropriate people are informed of the change.
Manage and maintain control log, contract documents, drawings, change orders, status reports, etc.
Provide consistent and detailed communication, both written and verbal, with CHS management and staff, contractors, engineers, consultants, and government officials.
Continuously evaluate project status to ensure contract agreement is met, identify and facilitate what extra resources are needed to keep project on course.
Work with others to resolve conflict and construction project related issues.
Follow all company safety policies and procedures; ensure all government regulations (OSHA, EPA, and others) are adhered to.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and take corrective action as needed.
Travel 50-75% domestic travel and on-call 24/7.


Bachelor degree in Construction Management, Architecture, engineering or other related program with construction and/or architectural disciplines.
Minimum 7 years experience as a construction project manager, preferably working on $80-120 million dollar projects to include:
Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
Experience reading blueprints, understanding detailed constructions plans, and bring projects together
Experience with city, county, state and federal safety and building codes and regulations
Experience negotiating change orders, conflict resolution, and problem solving complex issues
Up to 75% travel is required for this position.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Must be able bend, stoop, kneel or crouch, climb ladders and  stairs up to 25 feet and lift or carry loads up to 25 pounds.
Certified Construction Manager (CCM) or Professional Project Manager (PMP) preferred.
Agricultural Construction experience, with grain and agronomy assets, preferred.
CAD and MS Project software experience preferred.

CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include: Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation , 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing,  Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance. This position will have opportunity for growth.

CHS is a diversified Fortune 100 company providing essential grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers.  CHS is a cooperative system owned by farmers, ranchers and their local cooperatives from the Great Lakes to the Pacific Northwest and from the Canadian border to Texas. CHS is an EEO/AA/M/F/V/D employer.


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