Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Assistant Construction Manager jobs in Minnesota concentrate in commercial construction, infrastructure, and residential development, with demand at every level from entry-level coordinator to senior field supervisor. Minneapolis, St. Paul, and Rochester lead hiring activity, where established contractors and developers like Ryan Companies, Mortenson, and Kraus-Anderson consistently staff assistant construction managers across mixed-use, healthcare, and large-scale public projects. Project scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and LEED-aligned building practices are the most in-demand specialties right now. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/12/2026 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management & Construction Department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence. This role is essential in shaping safe, efficient, and future‑ready spaces that meet the evolving needs of Anoka County.
The department has an opening for an Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction. This key leadership role is responsible for guiding the county’s long‑term facilities strategy, managing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and overseeing planning and construction operations, ensuring effective development, redesigning, and management of more than 2.5 million square feet across 260 county buildings and properties. The Assistant Director will also provide input on planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expenses, and implementing change. In addition, the Assistant Director will directly oversee the department’s subject matter experts, who are responsible for a wide range of critical functions.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Interviews will take place the week of August 17th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
- Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40: $117,790.40 to $164,840.00 ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour).
- 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
- Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
- This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
- This position is primarily on-site and may be eligible for some hybrid work.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction.
- Develop a strategic plan and provide leadership for construction, and redesigns of over 200 buildings and properties across Anoka County, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
- Develop and implement construction programs, quality control standards, and inspection schedules and ensure construction work and services are provided at a consistent level of quality and performance across all facilities.
- Provide direction to facilities management and construction staff and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
- Manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all facilities and construction materials, supplies, and equipment used to construct and redesign county buildings and facilities.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Provide direction to staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
- Facilitate meetings with facilities and construction staff and engineers to review work completed, identified issues, project budgets, timelines, labor needs, policy updates, and ensure understanding on procedural follow through.
- Lead, mentor and empower staff to make day-to-day decisions regarding facilities and construction while enforcing department policies, regulation, and budgets.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
- In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Degree in business administration, facilities management, engineering or related field.
- Certification in Facilities Management through International Facilities Management Association.
- Experience in a facilities management position.
- Experience creating and managing a budget for a department.
- Knowledge of fire suppression, electrical, and mechanical building systems.
- Knowledge of building codes, OSHA and ADA regulations, and other federal and state policies.
- Ability to effectively organize, direct, and supervise individuals and teams.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
- Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.
- Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection Process
It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year.
In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 08/12/2026 in order to be considered.
Position Description
The mission of the Anoka County Facilities Management & Construction Department is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence. This role is essential in shaping safe, efficient, and future‑ready spaces that meet the evolving needs of Anoka County.
The department has an opening for an Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction. This key leadership role is responsible for guiding the county’s long‑term facilities strategy, managing the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), and overseeing planning and construction operations, ensuring effective development, redesigning, and management of more than 2.5 million square feet across 260 county buildings and properties. The Assistant Director will also provide input on planning, staffing, budgeting, managing expenses, and implementing change. In addition, the Assistant Director will directly oversee the department’s subject matter experts, who are responsible for a wide range of critical functions.
This is a full-time, exempt position. Interviews will take place the week of August 17th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.
Pay & Benefits
- Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 40: $117,790.40 to $164,840.00 ($56.63 to $79.25 per hour).
- 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
- Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits
- Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
- Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
- Advancement/professional development opportunities.
Work Location
- This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.
- This position is primarily on-site and may be eligible for some hybrid work.
- Expected work hours are Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Assistant Director, Facilities Management & Construction.
- Develop a strategic plan and provide leadership for construction, and redesigns of over 200 buildings and properties across Anoka County, including budgeting, planning, and reporting.
- Develop and implement construction programs, quality control standards, and inspection schedules and ensure construction work and services are provided at a consistent level of quality and performance across all facilities.
- Provide direction to facilities management and construction staff and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
- Manage purchasing, replenishment, and inventory of all facilities and construction materials, supplies, and equipment used to construct and redesign county buildings and facilities.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, and recommended best practices; reviews policies and practices to maintain compliance.
- Provide direction to staff to prioritize workloads, train/mentor team members, and collaborate and coordinate with leaders and teams throughout Anoka County.
- Facilitate meetings with facilities and construction staff and engineers to review work completed, identified issues, project budgets, timelines, labor needs, policy updates, and ensure understanding on procedural follow through.
- Lead, mentor and empower staff to make day-to-day decisions regarding facilities and construction while enforcing department policies, regulation, and budgets.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 7 years (2,080 annual hours) of job-related experience.
- In lieu of the required education, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
- Degree in business administration, facilities management, engineering or related field.
- Certification in Facilities Management through International Facilities Management Association.
- Experience in a facilities management position.
- Experience creating and managing a budget for a department.
- Knowledge of fire suppression, electrical, and mechanical building systems.
- Knowledge of building codes, OSHA and ADA regulations, and other federal and state policies.
- Ability to effectively organize, direct, and supervise individuals and teams.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions
- Standard office environment, various county work sites both indoor and outdoor, including unfinished structures, construction sites, rough terrain, and changing weather conditions depending on assignment.
- Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.
- Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.
- Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.
- Cognitive abilities required include problem solving, prioritization of tasks, short- and long-term memory, interpreting and understanding written documents, and general mathematical skills.
- Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.
- Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.
- Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
- Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to various inspection and surveying equipment depending on assignment.
- Inspection and surveying equipment may include but is not limited to digital camera, tape measure, hammer, chisels, boom truck and other machinery, electronic drafting equipment, material testing equipment, power and hand tools, and personal protective equipment.
- Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.
- Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.
- Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Selection Process
It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.
Pre-employment Requirements
Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.
About Anoka County
As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here.
Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment
Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.
If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process
Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO
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Assistant Construction Manager Job Market in Minnesota
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What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in assistant construction manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or a related field required
- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification expected by most Minnesota general contractors
- Proficiency in project management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, or Primavera P6
- One to three years of field or internship experience on commercial or infrastructure projects
- Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents
- Strong coordination skills for managing subcontractors, schedules, and RFI workflows
Assistant Construction Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a assistant construction manager in Minnesota?
Most assistant construction manager roles in Minnesota require a bachelor's degree in construction management, civil engineering, or architecture from an accredited program. Minnesota does not issue a state license specifically for this role, but employers consistently expect OSHA 30-Hour certification and, for public projects, familiarity with Minnesota Department of Transportation standards. Graduates from programs at the University of Minnesota or Minnesota State University, Mankato with internship experience are competitive candidates.
Which companies hire assistant construction managers in Minnesota?
Companies currently hiring assistant construction managers in Minnesota include Burns & McDonnell, LI, and Anoka County, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Minnesota's strong base of regional general contractors and healthcare-focused construction firms creates consistent demand for this role across the Twin Cities metro and outstate markets.
Which Minnesota cities have the most assistant construction manager jobs?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Anoka, and Champlin have the most assistant construction manager openings in Minnesota. Minneapolis and St. Paul anchor demand through large commercial, mixed-use, and public infrastructure projects, while Rochester benefits from sustained healthcare construction driven by the Mayo Clinic campus expansion and supporting development throughout Olmsted County.
Are there remote assistant construction manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes, but they're rare. About 40% of assistant construction manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how site-dependent most of the work is. The portions of the role most suited to remote work include submittal review, scheduling updates, and owner reporting, while daily site walks, subcontractor meetings, and quality inspections remain on-site.
How can I get hired as a assistant construction manager in Minnesota with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is an internship or co-op with a Minnesota general contractor followed by a full-time offer into a project engineer or field coordinator role. Firms like Mortenson and Ryan Companies run structured internship pipelines that regularly convert to full-time hires. Candidates without a degree can enter through an apprenticeship with the Associated Builders and Contractors Minnesota chapter. Earning OSHA 30-Hour certification before applying gives any candidate a clear edge.
Where can I find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can find and apply to assistant construction manager jobs in Minnesota on Migrate Mate, which lists current Minnesota openings. Search the roles available, find the ones that fit your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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