Assistant Project Manager - Power Delivery

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; 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 a generous 1

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Power Delivery Solutions group. The role supports the Project Manager in quality, timelines, safety and overall project financial health.

The ideal candidate will drive cost control, assist with estimates and schedules, coordinate scopes, craft client proposals, and supervise subcontractors while mentoring engineers and ensuring safe, timely project completion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience in construction/engineering.
• Five+ years of related experience.
• Ability to manage complex project responsibilities.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Understand construction law and business practices.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management tools.
• Current driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management
• Coordinate scopes of work and work with Preconstruction on estimates and schedules
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial docs
• Partner with Project Manager or Construction Executive
• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts and manage subs and suppliers
• Provide direction to project team for safe and timely completion
• Mentor and coach project engineers and team
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Lead meetings between subs for coordination
• Manage project buyout and oversight of budgets
• Other duties including on-site PM duties for small projects
• Implement quality plan meeting customer performance criteria
• Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and levels
• Lead by example and manage performance

Skills

Cost control

Financial management

Team leadership

Project coordination

Client proposals

Contract administration

Communication

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Civil/Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Job description

Mortenson is looking for an experienced Assistant Project Manager within our Power Delivery Solutions group to assist the Project Manager in quality, timelines, safety, team leadership, and overall financial health of projects.This role requires flexibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism, along with strong communication skills and attention to detail.The ideal candidate can anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and develop creative, practical solutions.

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
• Draft client proposals
• 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:
• 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
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of related previous experience
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $137,700. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.