Assistant Construction Project Manager - Civil - Excavation - Site Development

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced

Assistant Construction Project Manager

to join our Civil Group. The Civil Group does the excavation work for our renewables and site development teams. The person we seek will interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remain 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 problem solve and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important.

The

Assistant Project Manager

will partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. The Civil Group does the excavation work for our renewables and site development teams.

Location:

Any home base location in the U.S.

Travel:

Candidates must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the United States (with regular rotations home every month). 100% travel required

RESPONSIBILITIES
Perform cost control and financial management
Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
Coordinate scopes of work
Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation
Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive
Draft client proposals
Contract administration and management
Award subcontracts
Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion
Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
Provide job assignments and manage career development
Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project
Oversee budget for and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small scope projects
Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction

QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelors degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
Minimum five years of excavation experience
Experience with large self-perform excavation projects preferred
Supervisory or leadership experience preferred
Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies
Site development- data centers experience preferred
Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large excavation projects
Renewable or site development experience preferred
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
100% travel required, with rotations home monthly.
Current driver’s license

A few benefits offered include:
(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)
Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
Dental plan
401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $137,700.

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity.

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Please make note:
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note
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.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.