Position Overview:

MNL is a full-service ecological restoration company. We provide decades of experience, knowledge, industry leadership and a variety of services. Our services range from backyard native seedings to large-scale restoration, bioengineering and everything in between.

The MNL construction division is made up of hard working, experienced, and passionate individuals that work together each day as a team to go above and beyond customer expectations and ensure positive long term environmental impacts with each opportunity. In a typical year, the construction division installs thousands of acres of native seed, repairs thousands of feet of shoreline, creates and enhances hundreds of acres of wetland and forest environments, and works on multiple other projects that restore and enhance habitat throughout the Upper Midwest.

The position of Project Manager/Estimator in the construction division will work to secure and oversee the implementation of ecological construction projects, generally projects with revenue under $1 million. Project securement/completion may utilize multiple services, in a wide variety of settings, while ensuring safety, efficiency, craftsmanship, and profitability. This position will be responsible for all stages of a project from site visits, estimating, submittals, project management, crew management, and the overall successful completion/closeout.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare, develop, and finalize project estimates from initial concept to completion for construction project opportunities. Understands unit prices and has a thorough understanding of overall project scope and pricing.
• Provides exceptional project management skills in all areas of communication, time management, customer service, client and team interaction, process, and workflow.
• Reads and understands owner and subcontractor contract language, ensures objectives of contracts are met and delivers on contract obligations.
• Assist with material inventory and acquisition.
• Assist in compiling financial reports, workload projections, and budget forecasting.
• Project invoicing, auditing, and closeout procedures.
• Track all project inputs and review project performance for profitability.
• Develop new and innovative techniques to perform work more effectively.
• Continually explore the integration of new technologies, new markets, and other industry advances.
• Daily collaboration with Construction Division Field Operations Manager and other PM/Estimators to strategize and schedule projects.
• Implements and integrates systems for tracking assets, productivity, and profitability.
• Maximizes crew production time per shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• 2+ years' experience working in landscape or construction project management.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Ecology, Environmental Studies, Natural Resources Management, Construction Management, or related fields; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Construction or Landscape background with interest in ecological restoration.
• Ability to manage and coordinate many different types of work and schedules at once.
• Strong ability to adapt to changes in project schedules, crew, and equipment availability based on the nature of the work and other company logistical considerations.
• Highly motivated, detail oriented, self-starter with a proven commitment to follow-through

• Proven communication skills with the ability to communicate goals, objectives, and instructions to crew field crew members.
• Strong leader with practical approaches to problem solving and ability to motivate field staff.
• Ability to work with other Project Managers to ensure the strongest allocation of company resources each day.
• Ability to operate with a responsible sense of urgency to ensure MNL construction field crew members are set up for success each day.
• Demonstrated success with living the company's core values of Passion for the Mission to Heal the Earth, Craftsmanship, Innovation, Grit, and Positivity.
• Must be able to pass a criminal background check.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience with Microsoft Office; Microsoft 365 desirable.

Physical Requirements:

• This job may require prolonged periods of sitting at a desk, working on a computer, driving and/or walking or standing to a significant degree on rough terrain and in various weather conditions.
• Flexible business hours Monday - Friday based on projects. Time subject to change based on work/project needs; hours of work may include some early morning and evenings.
• Able to travel daily to various worksites.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, reach, and move as needed to complete various light field work as needed.

Compensation:

• $65,000-$85,000 Annually DOE
• Paid Time Off
• Other Benefits TBD: 401k, Health, Dental, Holiday Pay

This job description is intended to describe the general nature of this job. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all requirements for this position, nor does it constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee. It is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.