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Kraus-Anderson offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact with an industry leader!

Core Purpose: Building enduring relationships and strong communities

Core Values:

• Integrity – Do the right thing…always be respectful, honest and fair

• Commitment – Take ownership, work hard, and keep promises

• Teamwork – Collaborate to foster trust and success for all

• Value People – Support each other in a safe, positive environment where people are recognized and appreciated for their contributions

Our Company

For more than a century, Kraus-Anderson has been transforming the American landscape.

Founded in 1897 and privately owned and managed by the Engelsma family for more than 70 years, KA is consistently ranked by Engineering News Record among the top 50 general contractors in the United States. Our base of operations in Minnesota is supplemented with regional offices, extending our capabilities coast to coast.

We take a highly collaborative approach to our work. We work closely with owners, architects and the entire planning team well before ground is broken; providing cost analyses, scheduling information, and value engineering services to ensure that our client can make informed decisions leading to a timely finish of the highest quality and the best value.

Summary

This position will be responsible for creating and delivering high-quality training programs to individuals or teams in the principles, tools, and methodologies of project management systems. The role involves designing, developing, and conducting training sessions focused on various project management software tools, and best practices to ensure successful project delivery in IT environments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Training Development and Delivery

• Designs and develops engaging and interactive training materials (course outlines, background material, instructional materials, and training aids, etc.), including presentations, case studies, and exercises.

• Conduct comprehensive training sessions, presentations and webinars on project management software, and tools.

• Evaluate participants' progress through practical assessments to ensure learning objectives are achieved and adjust training content accordingly to ensure optimal training results.

• Designs and conducts New Employee onboarding software training for core systems.

• Assess training needs, applicable certification requirements, then design and conducts training sessions to fulfill the applicable requirements and/or needs.

• Conduct large scale and one on one training as needed.

• Provide end user training primarily for KA employees, and occasional training for external clients or design partners

• Manage the IT training program in accordance with business needs, regulatory requirements, and Quality Management System.

• Serves as a subject matter expert for Core KA project management systems and will occasionally serve as a subject matter expert for sub system groups.

Technology Design and Functionality

• Lead business system testing of product update and implementation

• Act as key program contact for key KA systems.

Project Management

• Continuously identify enhancement and process improvement techniques for technical instructional delivery and presentation skills.

• Monitor and recommend new technology programs to assess needs in our KA infrastructure.

• Strong focus for continuous improvement by consistently designing and streamlining system processes for system changes.

• Stay updated with the latest trends, tools, and best practices in IT project management software, and ensure the training material reflects the current system standards, set-up and design.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business, construction management or related field

• 3+ years of hands-on experience in IT

• 3+ years of experience as a trainer or instructor, particularly in the area of IT project management.

• Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management tools, ERM and CRM software.

• Demonstrated computer proficiency (MS Office – Word, Excel and Outlook)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service

• Ability to use time productively, maximize efficiency and meet challenging work goals

• Ability to maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures

• Ability to possess and maintain exceptional work ethic as well as uphold company values and demand the highest standard of conduct from self and others

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Professional certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, PRINCE2, or ITIL are highly desirable.

• Experience as a construction Project Management or Project Engineer

Other:

• Valid Driver's License, ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record, and ability to adhere to the KA Motor Vehicle Policy.

• Travel 15%

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential functions include items such as ability to:

• Clearly communicate information (both written and verbal) to colleagues and key stakeholders

• Stand and/or sit in a stationary position for extended periods of time; 50%+ Use a computer/laptop/iPad in open office environment with natural and/or florescent lighting

• Navigate between office building floors, and on occasion, attend off-site meetings

• Lift up to 25 lbs. unassisted

Why KA?

We offer a challenging, rewarding, and supportive environment where employees are positioned to make a positive impact on our business, our communities, and their own future.

We believe in building leaders. KA offers a wide range of enrichment and professional growth opportunities through KA University and community service opportunities through our KA Has Heart Volunteer Program.

KA offers full time employees (30+ hours) a significant Total Rewards package including:

• Medical insurance Plan Options

• Health Savings Accounts (HSA)

• Flex Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Wellness Program

• Fitness Center (Minneapolis)

• KA University Training and Development

• Fitness Center, KA corporate headquarters, Minneapolis

• 401(k) Plan

• Company sponsored Short Term and Long Term Disability

• Company sponsored Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance

• Time Off including vacation, sick and holiday pay

• Workplace Flexibility

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Military Leave for Active Reserve Duty

• Part time/Transition Options

• Free Parking

Along with our employer sponsored plans, we also offer an array of Voluntary Benefits and other perks.

Make A Positive Impact

Kraus-Anderson is an AA EOE including disability and vet employer