Project Controls Manager Jobs in Minnesota
Project Controls Manager jobs in Minnesota are open across Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Maple Grove, and Brooklyn Park and other Minnesota metros, with employers like Burns & McDonnell, Nextern, and Lake Region Manufacturing hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Location: Prior Lake, MN
Reports to: Plant Manager
Collaborates with: All Departments
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This role leads a team of supervisors and production staff, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures alignment with business goals, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors and leads for Fabrication, Welding, General Labor and Shipping
- Ensure optimal staffing levels and training across all shifts
- Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture
- Works with Plant Manager to determine staffing requirements and plans for the appropriate selection, training, and evaluation of all personnel within the production operation.
Production Oversight
- Collaborate with the Operations Planner to execute production schedule, identify capacity constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain on time delivery goals.
- Monitor labor efficiency, and overtime utilization while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Lead daily production huddle to communicate priorities, address production issues and drive execution of daily schedule commitments
Quality & Compliance
- Enforce quality assurance standards and work with QA team to resolve issues
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Maintain compliance with EHS standards
- Support audits and implement corrective actions as needed
Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement on the shop floor and lead projects
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a metal fabrication, welding, or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading supervisors, production teams, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor management, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems; SYSPRO experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-development skills.
- Have a desire to interact with people.
Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.
Location: Prior Lake, MN
Reports to: Plant Manager
Collaborates with: All Departments
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all production operations to ensure efficient, safe, and high-quality output. This role leads a team of supervisors and production staff, drives continuous improvement initiatives, and ensures alignment with business goals, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, mentor, and manage production supervisors and leads for Fabrication, Welding, General Labor and Shipping
- Ensure optimal staffing levels and training across all shifts
- Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture
- Works with Plant Manager to determine staffing requirements and plans for the appropriate selection, training, and evaluation of all personnel within the production operation.
Production Oversight
- Collaborate with the Operations Planner to execute production schedule, identify capacity constraints, and implement corrective actions to maintain on time delivery goals.
- Monitor labor efficiency, and overtime utilization while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Lead daily production huddle to communicate priorities, address production issues and drive execution of daily schedule commitments
Quality & Compliance
- Enforce quality assurance standards and work with QA team to resolve issues
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles.
- Maintain compliance with EHS standards
- Support audits and implement corrective actions as needed
Process Improvement
- Drive continuous improvement on the shop floor and lead projects
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent education and experience will be considered.
- 7+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in a metal fabrication, welding, or discrete manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience leading supervisors, production teams, and cross-functional initiatives.
- Strong understanding of production scheduling, labor management, quality systems, and continuous improvement principles.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and ERP systems; SYSPRO experience preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, communication, problem-solving, and team-development skills.
- Have a desire to interact with people.
Equal Opportunity: MIRATECH is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regards to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations.
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Where Minnesota roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Project Controls Manager Job Market in Minnesota
A snapshot from current Minnesota openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Burns & McDonnell5
- Nextern3
- Lake Region Manufacturing2
- Valmont Industries2
- Abbott1
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services6
- Manufacturing6
- Food & Beverage3
- Medical Devices3
- Distribution & Wholesale2
What Minnesota Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in project controls manager jobs across Minnesota.
- Five or more years of project controls experience on capital or engineering projects
- Proficiency in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for scheduling and reporting
- Experience with earned value management and cost performance index reporting
- AACE International or PMI scheduling certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical field
- Familiarity with cost forecasting tools such as Cobra, PRISM, or Oracle Unifier
Project Controls Manager Jobs in Minnesota: Frequently Asked Questions
How many project controls manager jobs are there in Minnesota?
There are 33+ project controls manager openings in Minnesota on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Maple Grove, and Brooklyn Park. New positions post regularly as employers across Minnesota hire.
How much do project controls managers make in Minnesota?
Project controls managers in Minnesota earn a median of about $97,860 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $65,040 for the lowest 10% to over $141,490 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Minnesota cities have the most project controls manager jobs?
Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Maple Grove, and Brooklyn Park have the most project controls manager openings in Minnesota right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire project controls managers in Minnesota?
Employers hiring project controls managers in Minnesota include Burns & McDonnell, Nextern, and Lake Region Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote project controls manager jobs in Minnesota?
Yes. About 3% of project controls manager openings tied to Minnesota are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Minnesota metros.
How do I apply for project controls manager jobs in Minnesota?
You can apply to project controls manager jobs in Minnesota directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Minnesota location, then apply to each one that fits.
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