Assistant Project Manager - Civil (Excavation) Site Development | Mortenson

M. A. Mortenson Company; Town of Texas (WI); Remote; USD 99,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join their Civil Group. This role involves partnering with project managers from bid preparation to final acceptance, leading project teams, and ensuring successful project execution in excavation for renewable energy and site development. Candidates must be adaptable, proactive, and possess excellent communication skills. The position requires 100% travel across the U.S., offering a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth. Join a team committed to redefining possibilities in construction and project management.

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan with generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool

Adoption Assistance

Qualifications

• 5+ years of excavation experience required.
• Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage project financials and coordinate scopes of work.
• Lead and mentor project team members for successful project delivery.

Skills

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Detail Orientation

Leadership

Financial Management

Education

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

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our Civil Group who can 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. 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.

The Assistant Project Manager will partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. The Civil Group does the excavation work for our renewables and site development teams.

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
• 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
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large excavation projects
• 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.

A few benefits offered include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• 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.
• 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. Let’s Redefine Possible.

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.