Assistant Project Manager - Lead Budget & Subcontracts

Mortenson; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson seeks an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will lead, coach, and mentor the project team for on-site execution.

You will co-manage budgets and schedules, review pay applications and change requests, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time. Travel readiness up to 100% is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum five years of related previous experience.
• Detail orientation and ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.
• Intermediate MS Office and web application skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies and travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management on projects.
• Coordinate scopes of work and review pay applications/change requests.
• Draft client proposals and administer contracts.
• Lead and mentor project team members for safe, timely completion.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers; lead buyout and coordination meetings.
• Perform on-site PM duties on small projects and ensure design/construction quality.

Skills

Detail orientation

Communication skills

Active listening

Customer service

Team leadership

Mentoring

Budget management

Cost control

Project coordination

Scheduling

Contract administration

Travel readiness

Construction law knowledge

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson seeks an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will lead, coach, and mentor the project team for on-site execution.

You will co-manage budgets and schedules, review pay applications and change requests, and coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to deliver safe, high-quality projects on time. Travel readiness up to 100% is required.