Project Manager I

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SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with the ability to interact with various staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively solve problems and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Project Manager will provide overall leadership direction to a project, including the management of project quality, timeliness, and safety, as well as mentoring the project team. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service.

Responsibilities:

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

Manage the overall financial health of projects

• Support and potentially lead EPC contract negotiations with customers, including assembly of technical exhibits, scope of work and project schedules to align with contract requirements.
• Leading vendor procurement and bid/award phase for all major subs and suppliers. Including RFP creation, vendor solicitation, technical scoping, risk analysis, budget alignment, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings

Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project

• Oversee budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts

Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)

• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide ongoing feedback on work performance

Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative

• Assist with the review of the owner agreement
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities

Manage change orders

• Determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives
  
  
  
  • Obtain the customer/architect's approval
  
  

Other responsibilities, include:

• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
• Provide high-level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members

Qualifications:

• Minimum six years of related previous experience
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver's license
• Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.