Assistant Construction Project Manager - Civil - Excavation - Site Development

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 102,000 - 137,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an Assistant Construction Project Manager to handle excavation projects. This role demands over five years of experience and involves significant travel across the United States. Responsibilities include financial management, coordinating project scopes, and overseeing subcontractors. Candidates must possess strong communication skills and attention to detail, along with a relevant bachelor's degree. The position offers competitive benefits including medical plans, 401k, and more.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of excavation experience.
• Proven ability to assist with large excavation projects.
• Detail orientation to manage multiple project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management.
• Coordinate scopes of work.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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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.

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

• Bachelor's 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

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.