Design Phase Engineer II - Preconstruction

Mortenson; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 93,400 - 126,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Design Phase Engineer II in Denver, CO, to translate project expectations into design documents. You will ensure constructability, coordinate with teams, and manage LEED requirements. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in relevant fields and have experience in construction.

The role demands strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with benefits including medical and dental coverage, 401k matching, and tuition reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years relevant experience.
• Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate policies effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide recommendations to project design activities.
• Coordinate with construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC technology.
• Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Leadership skills

Detail orientation

Basic understanding of construction law

Microsoft Office skills

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Engineer II to translate owner’s project expectations into design drawings, specifications, and schedules, and provide financial cost documentation. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will coordinate with 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

• Provide meaningful recommendations to project’s programming and conceptual design activities, ensuring constructability and logistics solutions in project design
• Coordinate with integrated construction team to incorporate BIM/VDC modeling technology into project design phase
• Assist with project proposal development
• Prepare bid packages and contract manuals for subcontractors and suppliers in conjunction with project planning team
• Analyze and track LEED requirements
• Coordinate document and electronic interface processing
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Other duties as assigned
• Model and set the tone for extraordinary customer relations
• Gathering feedback and clarification during design process, and identify future projects

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum four years relevant experience
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle 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
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies to employees and outside parties
• Open to change based on diverse input and feedback
• Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and at all levels of the organization
• Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Aff… etc.
• Consistent record of including diverse members when assigning challenging and high‑profile tasks
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Benefits

Note: 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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $93,400 MIN – $126,100 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%). 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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

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.