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Construction Project Executive - Solar

$168.1k - $252.2k
Temporary

M. A. Mortenson Company

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive to join our Solar group whois responsible forprovidingoverall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well asassistingoperating groupswith winning work. This individual will have theability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment,remainingflexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient witha high levelof professionalism and confidentiality.

If you're a builder at heart with a passion for construction and helping others succeed, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Step into a role where you'll own a portfolio of projects, lead teams with a hands-on approach, and balance onsite and remote work to drive results from start to finish.

Location: Any home base location in the continental United States

Travel: Up to 50%; you'll be managing a portfolio of projects within a certain region

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish andmaintainsuccessful customer and community relationships
  • Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out
  • Preview proposals andparticipatein Request for Proposal process
  • Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects
  • Support business development initiatives andmaintaincustomer relationships
  • Provide oversight and accountability for large projects
  • Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices
  • Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction management overseeing large projects
  • Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
  • Experience with energy projects preferred
  • Utility scale solar experience preferred
  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
  • Possess basic understanding of construction law andgenerally acceptedbusiness 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
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affitative Action plans and their intended use

A few benefits offered include:

  • Medical and prescription drug plans thatincludesnoadditionalcost 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 $168,100 - $252,200. (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.

Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Ourpostingsare typicallyopena minimum of 5 days and an average of44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), ourexpertisespans 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.

Let’sRedefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed toprovidingequal opportunitiesofemployment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, maritalstatusor 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 Visaat this time.
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