Design Phase Lead: Strategy to Construction Success

Mortenson; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Rx plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager II to guide the design team and ensure the owner’s vision is realized through design solutions and construction parameters. You will lead budgets, schedules, and regulatory efforts while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel up to 100% and manage multiple projects or a large one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of eight years of relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Overall project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning which will result in a smooth transition to construction operations.
• Lead the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance
• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs and any associated communications and resources
• Create and supervise project schedules and key achievements, hold team members accountable for reaching set achievements
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan
• Responsible for bid packages and contract manuals
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Develop project margin plan Act as primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase and lead the overall project team
• Monitor and measure against project success factors for customers, design partners, and Mortenson team
• Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration
• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team members to ensure clear direction and career growth
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
• All other duties as assigned

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Detail oriented

Travel up to 100%

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Client interaction

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project Management Software

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager II to guide the design team and ensure the owner’s vision is realized through design solutions and construction parameters. You will lead budgets, schedules, and regulatory efforts while coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to travel up to 100% and manage multiple projects or a large one.