Construction Project Manager

Summary:

Messerli Kramer, an established Twin Cities law firm since 1965, is looking for a full-time Project Manager to join our team in Plymouth, MN. The Project Manager is responsible for key areas of focus within our Collections Department, working alongside the Assistant Manager and 4 Collection Supervisors. This position reports to the Director of Operations. This is an operations-focused Project Manager responsible for inventory strategy, workflow design, and execution of targeted operational initiatives.

The role offers a welcome balance between regular routine duties and overseeing the execution of new projects as business needs dictate.

Essential Functions and Duties:

• Own inventory management and workflow strategy, ensuring critical queues are appropriately staffed based on capacity and priorities.
• Assign out new placements to staff based on observed capacity, performance trends, and operational priorities.
• Serve as the decision-maker for account ownership questions, publishing guidance to drive consistency and educate staff.
• Conduct interviews of prospective candidates for the department as needed.
• Daily interactions with staff, answering questions, providing feedback on ideas or requests
• Monitor policy adherence. Redirect staff based on observations.

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year + a floating holiday)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Building amenities include:
  Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym

Required Education & Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years experience in a project management or Collection role with inventory management responsibilities.

Competencies:

• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously with differing levels of urgency
• Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy of data
• Able to perform well in the face of tight deadlines and challenges
• Demonstrate a high degree of professionalism and accountability
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Excellent analytical thinking and organization skills
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel as well as other standard Microsoft products:
  Outlook, One Note, Teams

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch.

Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.

All applicants must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and credit check, before commencing employment with Messerli & Kramer, P.A.

Wage Disclaimer:
The starting wage for this position is $45,000-$50,000/year based on relevant experience. The position is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus tied to firm profitability.

About Us:

The Collection Division of Messerli Kramer, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is one of most respected law firms in the legal collections industry. Practicing in nine states and supported by nearly 290 employees within our division, we are a leader in our field and large by industry standards. As a well-established firm, we have built a reputation for consistency, reliability, and long-term client partnerships making us a stable, long-term employer.

Our approach is rooted in treating consumers with respect and dignity, working collaboratively to find realistic solutions that help them resolve debt and move forward, while still achieving successful outcomes for our clients. This people-first philosophy is a core part of our culture and something we are proud to stand behind.

Compensation details:  Yearly Salary

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