Construction Project Manager in Training

Mortenson Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); 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 M

Paid time off, holidays, and other pay

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disable

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Salt Lake City, UT to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members on a variety of projects.

The role emphasizes cost control, subcontractor management, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. A minimum of five years' experience and a relevant degree are required; travel up to 100% may be necessary.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of related previous experience
• Current driver's license
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Strong communication and leadership abilities

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
• 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
• Supervise 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
• 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
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Leadership/mentoring

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web applications

Project scheduling software

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Assistant Project Manager in Salt Lake City, UT to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members on a variety of projects.

The role emphasizes cost control, subcontractor management, and ensuring timely, high-quality delivery. A minimum of five years' experience and a relevant degree are required; travel up to 100% may be necessary.