Project Executive - Education; K

Join Knutson Construction Services as a Project Executive – Education (K‑12) in our Minneapolis, MN office. We are a Minnesota Top Workplace known for our safety‑first culture, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and our purpose of "Together We Make Dreams Real." This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and grow within a dynamic, supportive, and collaborative environment.

As a Project Executive, you will provide leadership and oversight of day‑to‑day operations for all construction, project management, and project administration activities related to the K‑12 education market. You will manage teams of Project Managers, Superintendents, and Project Support staff, drive new business, and develop and implement corporate initiatives and standard operating procedures to support Knutson’s mission and vision.

• Lead Knutson’s Zero Incident safety culture, driving compliance and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, design teams, subcontractors, and internal partners.
• Control financial and business performance, including budgeting, cost control and profit management.
• Oversee subcontractor, trade services, and construction operations, ensuring quality, schedule, and safety compliance.
• Provide technical guidance on constructability, legal and liability issues, risk analysis, and dispute resolution.
• Manage quality control, schedule management, and design‑phase execution.
• Lead staffing decisions, performance reviews, and compensation discussions in partnership with Operations and General Management.
• Drive new opportunities and pursue K‑12 projects, collaborating with Business Development to build a consistent pipeline.
• Participate in community and industry events; represent Knutson at career fairs and networking functions.
• Complete scheduled safety training and other company‑mandated training.

• Unmatched personal integrity and a collaborative culture mindset.
• Strong leadership and motivation skills, capable of inspiring teams to achieve results.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project financials.

• Successful school district referendum leadership and support.
• Strategic mindset for tracking and securing K‑12 work.
• Extensive Construction Manager as Advisor (CMA) experience.
• Existing K‑12 relationships and network.

• Four‑year Construction Science/Engineering degree or equivalent.
• 10‑15 years of responsibility for the total execution of large K‑12 construction projects and referendums.
• Advanced experience in estimating, accounting, project administration, sustainability, and industry best practices.
• Experience managing Superintendents, Project Managers, and Project Support staff.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and computer skills.

• Competitive base salary ($167K‑$261K).
• Performance‑based career advancement and discretionary bonus program.
• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account, flexible spending account.
• Paid time off, life and long‑term disability benefit.
• Tuition reimbursement, employee assistance program, referral bonus.
• Flex Fridays, 401(k) with company match.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions of this position.

• Monday to Friday

• Director

• Full‑time

• Business Development & Sales

• Construction