Assistant Project Manager

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 99,500 - 134,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with a generous company match

Medical and prescription drug plans

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership discount program

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in Minnesota to manage project costs, coordinate work, and mentor team members. Responsibilities include collaborating with project managers on estimates, supervising subcontractors, and ensuring project safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least six years of experience. Benefits include health insurance and 401k with company match.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of related previous experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with responsibilities for complex projects.
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management.
• Coordinate scopes of work and manage contracts.
• Provide direction for safe and timely project completion.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Detail orientation

Customer service skills

Ability to interpret and communicate policies

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Assistant Project Manager – Mortenson

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in our Power Delivery Services Group to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role.

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 project financial documentation
• Partner with Project Manager or Construction Executive
• Draft client proposals
• Administer and manage contracts
• Award subcontracts
• Provide direction to project team for safe and timely project completion
• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
• Provide job assignments and lead career development
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project
• Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors for project coordination
• Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects
• Implement a quality plan ensuring 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 six years of related previous experience
• Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead 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
• Demonstrated positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans (including 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: $99,500 min - $134,300 max. (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%).

This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Important Notes

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Only legally authorized U.S. workers without sponsorship for employment visa status are eligible (e.g., H1B, 0‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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