Assistant Design Phase Manager – Solar

Jobtailor; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minneapolis seeks a seasoned Project Manager to lead design and construction teams through preconstruction, permitting, and execution. You will align schedules, budgets, and scope with owners, engineers, and trade partners.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering, five+ years of experience, strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, and knowledge of construction law and EPC processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• 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.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills.
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams during design phases to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness.
• Establish and manage project budgets, scopes, budget trending logs, and related communications.
• Support design-phase cost issue resolution and develop project margin plans.
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones.
• Lead permitting and code-compliance due diligence and ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained.
• Coordinate proposal processes during active RFPs.
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Mentor and guide design-phase team engineers and project/field engineers.
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, coach team members, and manage performance.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Regulatory Compliance

Team Leadership

Construction Law Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction/Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Web Applications

Job description

• Lead project teams during design phases to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness
• Establish and manage project budgets, scopes, budget trending logs, and related communications
• Support design-phase cost issue resolution and develop project margin plans
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones
• Lead permitting and code-compliance due diligence and ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Manage proposals and design phases in alignment with estimates and RFPs
• Coordinate proposal processes during active RFPs
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Manage and attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases
• Coordinate design reviews with the Virtual Design and Construction team
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals
• Coordinate design-phase meetings with owners, design partners, and internal teams
• Support negotiations with owners, designers, and trade partners
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC agreements and key exhibits
• Ensure timely constructability reviews
• Mentor and guide design-phase team engineers and project/field engineers
• Manage project transition to the project management team
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, coach team members, and manage performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum five years of relevant experience
• 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
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affimative Action plans and their intended use
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for an employment visa

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including budget management, schedule creation, and regulatory compliance. Possesses strong leadership and communication skills to effectively guide project teams and foster collaboration across diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• Budget Management
• Regulatory Compliance
• Team Leadership
• Construction Law Knowledge

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Project Scheduling
• Cost Issue Resolution
• Design Document Alignment
• Technical Design Resolution
• Bid Package Management
• EPC Agreement Review
• Constructability Review
• Proposal Management
• Risk Management
• Construction Management

Soft Skills

• Teamwork Orientation
• Problem-Solving
• Effective Communication
• Detail Orientation
• Customer Service

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Civil Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Architectural Engineering
• Estimating
• Equal Employment Opportunity
• Affirmative Action

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• Project Management Software
• Web Applications