Associate Project Manager

About MN Custom Homes
Founded in 2011 by two Bellevue locals, we have grown to become the preeminent Eastside luxury home builder today. Since Day 1 we have been driven by innovation and obsessed with setting our homes apart through their overall design and functionality. We truly get a thrill doing what we love most: building thoughtful homes that inspire community. Learn more about us and see our work at: https://mncustom.com       

Why MN?
We pride ourselves on our empowered team environment and dedication to taking care of our people. We believe in setting you up to succeed with clear career progression, learning opportunities, and ownership of your role from the get-go. Accountability is huge for us and we place a lot of trust in our employees to do the right thing. We believe that a supportive and inclusive culture yields happy people, and happy people are the most successful at what they do.

About This Role
The Associate Project Manager is a great opportunity for someone seeking to grow their career in residential construction. Day to day, you will have the opportunity to learn and build upon your construction knowledge. Overall, you will manage your residential projects from start to finish while partnering with outside stakeholders. You’ll report to the Senior Project Manager while working closely with internal operations in a collaborative effort. Come join us at our growing company here at MN Custom Homes where you can lead and participate in new and exciting initiatives!   

On a Given Day, Your Work Might Include     

• Modeling and representing MN Custom Homes values on projects and jobsites
• Managing the construction and ownership of residential, single-family projects
• Developing your residential construction knowledge through hands-on project management
• Supporting and building relationships with subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Owning and creating budgets based on project expectations
• Ensuring operational excellence and safety standards are met on jobsites
• Collaborating with presale clients on project expectations
• Managing processes and communicating updates to key stakeholders 
• Participating in ad hoc projects to grow your toolbox

Physical Requirements     

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, or stretching
• Lifting up to 20lbs occasionally
• Standing and/or walking for extended periods of time

Travel & Vehicle Requirements     

• Regular travel between job sites within a 5-mile radius of Bellevue and Kirkland
• Valid WA State driver’s license, an acceptable driving record and proof of vehicle insurance are required

What You’ll Need to Succeed         

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management strongly preferred
• 1 – 4 years’ experience
• Strong MS Office Suite skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Teams)
• Some fluency with Spanish (read/write/speak) is preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills
• Willingness to be a proactive partner in a collaborative team environment
• Strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills
• Comfort and flexibility in taking on new tasks or projects, and lending a hand in and outside your immediate team
• Ability to (re)prioritize and multitask effectively, picking up where you left off without missing a beat
• Ability to learn and retain information quickly, and understand general upstream/downstream implications

Employee Benefits          

• 100% covered employee premiums for medical and dental self-coverage
• 100% employer-paid life insurance
• 100 % employer-paid long term disability insurance
• Paid medical and family leave
• Critical illness insurance
• 401(K) with generous company match, no vesting schedule, and access to professional financial advisors 
• 20 days of PTO & 9 holidays