Design Phase Lead for Complex Projects

M. A. Mortenson Company; Minnesota; On-site; USD 113,500 - 170,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & prescription drug plans with

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life/AD&D & disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

M. A.

Mortenson Company is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager I who can interact with staff at all levels, remain flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient in a dynamic environment, anticipate and solve problems creatively, and ensure the owner’s vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters. The role involves managing the design process, coordinating with designers, developing project proposals, creating schedules, guiding estimating, controlling costs,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating or equivalent.
• Minimum of six years relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices; intermediate MS Office/Project skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process and work with owners to define project expectations.
• Facilitate solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design-build projects.
• Develop and present project proposals; create detailed design-phase and baseline construction schedules.
• Conduct detailed construction planning, including subcontractor selections and site utilization.
• Lead design team to incorporate constructability, logistics, and customer expectations.
• Guide estimating team in developing technical design aspects and cost documentation.
• Manage design-phase costs, including estimates, value engineering, and budget management.
• Ensure regulatory approvals and risk management requirements are met.
• Implement LEED tracking and analysis; mentor design phase team members.
• Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring decisions; provide resources and support.
• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during design process.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing improvement suggestions.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction / Civil / Architectural Eng / CM / Estimating

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

M. A.

Mortenson Company is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager I who can interact with staff at all levels, remain flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient in a dynamic environment, anticipate and solve problems creatively, and ensure the owner’s vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters. The role involves managing the design process, coordinating with designers, developing project proposals, creating schedules, guiding estimating, controlling costs,