Design Phase Lead: Drive Budget, Schedule & Delivery

Mortenson Construction; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Senior Design Phase Manager to lead design-phase teams and translate the owner's vision into practical design and construction parameters. This role requires ensuring schedule and budget alignment and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

The position involves guiding design-build projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliant, high-quality design outcomes across two projects or a larger one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Risk management skills.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative Action plans and their intended use.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team during design phase to ensure customer experience, financial performance, and smooth transition to construction.
• Achieve scope, budget, and schedule alignment; ensure construction readiness.
• Establish and manage project budget, scope expectations, and budget trending logs.
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones; hold team accountable.
• Obtain regulatory approvals and permits.
• Align design documents with project execution plan.
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals.
• Resolve technical design and specification concerns.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Travel up to 100%

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Web-based project tools

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks an experienced Senior Design Phase Manager to lead design-phase teams and translate the owner's vision into practical design and construction parameters. This role requires ensuring schedule and budget alignment and coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

The position involves guiding design-build projects, mentoring team members, and ensuring compliant, high-quality design outcomes across two projects or a larger one.