Project Manager Mission Critical

The Berg Group is looking for a Traveling Project Manager - Mission Critical! The Berg Group a specialty contractor based in the upper Midwest for over 50 years offers integrated solutions in pre-construction services interior/exterior framing and in Minnesota with additional offices in Naples Nashville and Austin the company has been led by dedicated professionals. If you want to learn more please visit our About page on our Berg website at Project Manager plans directs and coordinates the successful execution of commercial and mission-critical construction projects from preconstruction through commissioning and project closeout. This role is responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely on schedule within budget and in accordance with project specifications contractual requirements and client expectations.

The Project Manager develops a comprehensive understanding of assigned projects and works collaboratively with project teams field leadership clients subcontractors consultants and vendors to achieve project goals. This position requires strong organizational skills technical knowledge and the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in fast-paced schedule-driven environments.

Essential Functions

• Maintain and strengthen relationships with clients contractors consultants and project partners within the assigned market.
• Participate in project estimating constructability reviews procurement planning subcontractor evaluation and vendor coordination.
• Full review of the contract with the Senior Project Manager before submitting it to the Senior Leadership Team for sign-off.
• Lead pre-construction meetings to ensure everyone involved in the project understands the complete scope while ensuring safety quality and productions are being met.
• Review drawings specifications and project documents to identify scope gaps constructability concerns and project risks.
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of all assigned projects and maintain project documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
• Build a collaborative working relationship with the Senior Project Manager and project team.

• Lead day-to-day execution of assigned commercial and mission-critical construction projects from project kickoff through commissioning and closeout.
• Develop maintain and update integrated project schedules while monitoring progress against key milestones and implementing recovery plans when necessary.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering procurement construction field operations commissioning owners consultants and subcontractors.
• Manage project resources manpower planning equipment procurement activities and subcontractor performance.
• Identify assess and mitigate project risks particularly those affecting critical-path activities long-lead equipment schedule and project costs.
• Administer project change management including pricing documentation negotiation and execution of change orders.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure all project information is communicated effectively while maintaining proactive communication with field leadership throughout the project lifecycle.
• Conduct regular site visits and job walks to monitor project progress safety quality schedule and client satisfaction.
• Review WIP project billings forecasting and financial performance with project leadership.
• Coordinate with project teams and clients to resolve outstanding change orders obtain project closeout documentation and secure final payment within established timelines.

• 5 years of project management experience delivering commercial construction industrial infrastructure or mission-critical projects.
• Experience reading and interpreting complex construction drawings specifications contracts and project documentation.
• Experience supporting project procurement scheduling change management cost tracking and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of CSA (Civil Structural & Architectural) and MEP (Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing) project coordination.
• Experience coordinating multiple stakeholders including owners consultants subcontractors vendors and field teams.
• Proficiency with Bluebeam Adobe Acrobat Autodesk Construction Cloud/PlanGrid or similar construction management software.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams clients and project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and mobile technology.

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience delivering mission-critical hyperscale data center industrial semiconductor advanced manufacturing healthcare or similarly complex construction projects.
• Experience managing project schedules procurement activities commissioning coordination and project financial performance.
• Experience utilizing estimating and takeoff software.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced schedule-driven environment.
• Collaborative leadership style with a team-first mentality.

• Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 - 15 pounds at a time and occasionally lifting or carrying.
• Although a sedentary job is defined as one primarily involving sitting walking and standing are frequently required while visiting jobsites and conducting project meetings.
• Regular site visits may require walking active construction sites and climbing stairs or ladders consistent with project safety requirements.

• Up to 75% travel based on project assignments including extended travel to mission-critical construction projects.
• Travel schedules may include extended project assignments rotational travel and multi-week onsite support based on business needs.
• Ability to travel regularly for project meetings site visits client meetings commissioning activities and project coordination.
• Valid drivers license and ability to travel by air and automobile as required.

• 401(k) with match medical dental vision & PTO

The Berg Group is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.