Engineering Project Manager I

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 95,700 - 167,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson a

Paid time off, holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an Engineering Project Manager I or II to oversee the scope, schedule, and budget of diverse engineering projects across wind, solar, battery storage, substations, and transmission lines. The role includes stakeholder management and potential growth into new operating groups within Mortenson.

This position offers two levels (I or II) based on experience, with hiring locations in Minneapolis, MN (highly preferred) or Denver, CO. Base pay varies by level and location.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related field.
• Ability to navigate large projects and bring clarity to complexity.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project management tools, and related web applications.
• Ability to drive workstreams independently and mentor entry level staff.
• Strong focus on meeting deadlines and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain schedules for engineering projects by coordinating with the engineering teams and design phase manager.
• Lead project coordination meetings with design team engineers to drive progress.
• Utilize construction management software to manage all project phases, vendor reviews, and submittals.
• Monitor and close open engineering project issues by deadlines, ensuring alignment with customers.
• Collaborate with design engineers, phase managers, and field PMs to deliver an exceptional end-customer experience.

Skills

Project management

Scheduling

Stakeholder management

Engineering knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Microsoft Project

Construction CM software

Job description

Engineering Project Manager I or II

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineering Project Manager I or II that will manage the overall scope, schedule, and budget of engineering projects as well as manage relationships with stakeholders and build a Market portfolio supporting a Mortenson Operating Group. Projects would include the engineering scopes of Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, Substation, T-lines, and Collection Systems with the potential to grow into new operating groups within Mortenson.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 or 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis MN (highly preferred) or Denver, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage projects

• Build and maintain schedules for engineering projects by coordinating with the engineering teams and design phase manager
• Facilitate and lead projects including leading the meetings for design team engineers related to project coordination
• Learn and use the construction management software tool to manage all phases and aspects of projects including the vendor drawing review process and submittal of the design deliverable packages to the customer.
• Manage open engineering project issues to close by deadlines.
• Collaborate with design team engineers, design phase managers, and field team project managers to ensure exceptional end-customer experience.

Partner with the Engineering Project Management Team and internal customers

• Create project estimates and provide business development support
• Contract scope administration and management
• Provide resource management assistance
• Collaborate with internal customers to track and understand long term needs

Provide direction to the project design team for timely project completion

• Prioritize engineering activities to maintain a schedule for each of the disciplines
• Act as liaison for design team engineers, engineering leadership, design phase managers, and customers
• Direct engineers to complete project responsibilities by the due dates for deliverables completion

Assist in performing cost control and fiscal management

• Coordinate scopes of work with the budget for the project
• Oversee project budget and make recommendations for project optimization

Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:

• Acquire, organize, assess, analyze, and streamline engineering project data.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated ability to navigate large projects and bring clarity and structure to complexity
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills
• Ability to drive workstreams independently and mentor entry level employees
• Demonstrated ownership and commitment to achieving goals and hitting deadlines
• Detail orientated and able to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on building and improving scalable systems
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Able to navigate conflict with respect and the best interest of all parties in mind
• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to travel up to 15%
• Basic knowledge of Power/Wind/Solar/BESS Technologies (preferred)

Engineering Project Manager I Qualifications

• 4+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience

Engineering Project Manager II Qualifications

• 6+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience
• PMP certification (preferred)

A few benefits offered include

• 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 concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Engineering Project Manager I

The base pay range for this role is $95,700 - $129,200

Engineering Project Manager II

The base pay range for this role is $111,400 - $167,100

(The 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, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

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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.