Assistant Design Phase Manager | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager to provide technical project leadership in the Power Delivery Solution Group. This role involves managing design phases, ensuring alignment between budgets and project scopes, and leading teams to achieve construction readiness. You will have the opportunity to work on diverse projects, collaborating with various stakeholders while fostering a culture of teamwork and communication. Join a company committed to making a lasting impact in the built environment, where your unique perspectives will be valued and encouraged.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

401k Retirement Plan with Match

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Employer Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Mental Health Tool and Resources

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in design phase management.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams to achieve schedule alignment and construction readiness.
• Manage project budgets and scope expectations effectively.

Skills

Teamwork Orientation

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Leadership Skills

Detail Orientation

Basic Understanding of Construction Law

Ability to Travel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

MN, United States | Power Delivery Solutions

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager in the Power Delivery Solution Group with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The Assistant Design Phase Manager is responsible for providing technical project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning those results in a smooth transition to construction operations. You’ll also provide project leadership during the design phase of smaller-scale projects and/or support the Design Phase Manager with project leadership during the design phase of larger-scale projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Mortenson project team in achieving schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, and construction readiness.
• Establish and manage project budget, scope expectations, and ensure alignment between them.
• Manage budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources.
• Support the Design Phase Manager and/or Project Executive with the management of design phase cost issues.
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, coordinating with stakeholders and managing accountability for meeting set achievements during the design phase.
• Lead and coordinate due diligence for permitting and code compliance requirements that apply to each project.
• Manage the proposal and design phase in alignment with our estimate, the RFP, and current procurement lead times.
• Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan across all internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage and/or attend project site visits as necessary during the pursuit and design phase.
• Coordinate design reviews and alignment on standard layouts with the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team.
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of the EPC Agreement and key Exhibits, while communicating clarification in our proposal response.
• Assist in project margin plan development and alignment during the design phase.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum five years of relevant experience supporting Design Phase Manager and/or Construction Executive with negotiating agreements, including but not limited to owners, designers, trade partners, critical equipment purchase agreements, and third-party review consultants.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours/week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• 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.
• Adoption Assistance.

The base pay range for this role is $99,500 - $134,300. (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.

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, O-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.