Design Phase Manager

Mortenson Construction; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager to translate the owner's vision into design solutions and construction parameters. You will lead the design team, coordinate with owners, and manage schedules, costs, and risk for major projects.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 6+ years in related fields, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Travel up to 30% and potential involvement in multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and minimum 6 years relevant experience.
• Experience leading process improvement and digital transformation is preferred.
• Strong teamwork, initiative, communication, and leadership skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and project software skills.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process and define project expectations with owners.
• Lead design teams and coordinate with designers on design-build projects.
• Develop and present project proposals.
• Create detailed design phase and baseline construction schedules.
• Oversee subcontractor selections and site utilization.
• Guide estimating team on technical design and cost documentation.
• Manage design phase costs, VE, and budget.
• Ensure regulatory approvals and risk management requirements are met.
• Implement LEED tracking and analysis.
• Mentor design phase staff and participate in hiring decisions.
• Travel up to 30%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

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

Tools

Power BI

Microsoft Power Platform

Construction technology platforms

Generative AI

Analytics and automation tools

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager 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, while demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and potentially managing two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the design process and work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations

• Facilitate solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design-build projects

• Develop and present project proposals

• Create detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules

• Conduct detailed construction planning, including subcontractor selections and site utilization

• Lead design team in incorporating 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

• Oversee and mentor design phase team members, providing resources and support

• Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring decisions

• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the design process

• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing improvement suggestions

• Ability to travel up to 30%

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum 6 years relevant experience
• Experience leading process improvement, digital transformation, data-informed decision-making, or technology implementation within preconstruction, construction, architecture, engineering, or real estate development preferred
• Hands-on experience with tools such as Power BI, Microsoft Power Platform, construction technology platforms, generative AI, or similar analytics and automation solutions preferred; software engineering or machine-learning development experience is not required
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies

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

The base pay range for this role is $113,500 - $170,300. (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:

• 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.
• 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.