Design Phase Lead for Power Delivery Projects

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 137,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans (d

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson 0%

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager in its Power Delivery Group to lead design-phase activities for complex projects and ensure a smooth transition to construction operations. You will guide design teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with owners, designers, and VDC teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scheduling, permitting, and risk management, with opportunities to support smaller projects or assist larger projects. Hybrid work model applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a construction-related field or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project/web applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness.
• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations.
• Manage budget trending logs and associated communications.
• Support Design Phase Manager/Project Executive with design phase cost issues.
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones.
• Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance.
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained.
• Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs.
• Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs.
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Manage/attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases.
• Coordinate design reviews with VDC team.
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals.
• Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team.
• Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc.
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits.
• Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams.
• Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans.
• Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration.
• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers.
• Manage project transition to project management team.
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, provide coaching, and manage team performance.

Skills

Teamwork & leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail orientation

Active listening

Policy interpretation

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Web applications

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager in its Power Delivery Group to lead design-phase activities for complex projects and ensure a smooth transition to construction operations. You will guide design teams, manage budgets, and coordinate with owners, designers, and VDC teams.

The role emphasizes collaboration, scheduling, permitting, and risk management, with opportunities to support smaller projects or assist larger projects. Hybrid work model applies.