Design Phase Executive - Preconstruction

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 184,900 - 277,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Design Phase Executive to guide design stage with a focus on customer experience, finance, and schedule. You will mentor teams, manage budgets, and ensure design alignment with the execution plan.

Strong communication and leadership are required to drive complex projects across locations. The role offers two levels with pay ranges; compensation varies by experience and location, and relocation or incentives may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Ability to fulfill development responsibilities for complex projects.
• Detail orientation to manage multiple project tasks.
• Risk management skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and project software skills.
• Positive attitude and strong customer service mindset.
• Ability to communicate Mortenson policies effectively.
• Experience leading integrated project teams and design-build work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during design phase.
• Oversee project budget, scope, and associated communications.
• Manage overall project schedule through people management and achievement tracking.
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained.
• Align design documents with project execution plan.
• Resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Review project margin plans and develop financial strategies.
• Establish and monitor project success factors for all stakeholders.
• Create an integrated team experience through role clarity and communication.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Risk management

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Executive to provide advanced project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design and planning resulting in a smooth transition to construction operations. You may provide mentorship and oversight on multiple projects at a time and/or actively lead a large, complex project. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact 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.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during design phase
• Oversee project budget, scope, and associated communications
• Manage overall project schedule through people management and achievement tracking
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Align design documents with project execution plan
• Resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Review project margin plans and develop financial strategies
• Establish and monitor project success factors for all stakeholders
• Create an integrated team experience through role clarity and communication

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Demonstrate the ability to fulfill development responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks
• Risk management skills
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively
• Ability to resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate manner
• Previous experience leading and providing oversight to integrated project teams
• Previous experience in design build construction work and conceptual estimating
• Minimum of 15 years relevant experience
• Ability to travel up to 100%

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

Design Phase Executive I:

The base pay range for this role is $184,900 MIN - $277,400 MAX.

Design Phase Executive II:

The base pay range for this role is $168,100 MIN - $252,200 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.

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Please make note:

• If sponsorship NOT offered include this: 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.
• In limited cases, specific project assignments may require U.S. citizenship verification and a federal background check
• 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.