Power Delivery Project Lead Assistant PM

Mortenson; Minnesota; On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with Mortenson"s

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for the Power Delivery Solutions group to assist the Project Manager with quality, timelines, safety, team leadership, and financial health of projects.

The role requires resourcefulness, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and craft practical solutions across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of related previous experience.
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects.
• 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.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management.
• Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule.
• Coordinate scopes of work.
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation.
• Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive.
• Draft client proposals.
• Contract administration and management.
• Award subcontracts.
• Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion.
• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others.
• Provide job assignments and manage career development.
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project.
• Oversee budget for and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners.
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners.
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
• Other duties as assigned, including on-site PM duties on small scope projects.
• Implement a quality plan that ensures customer’s performance criteria in design and construction.
• Lead team members by example, coaching and feedback, and manage performance.

Skills

Engineering degree

5+ years experience

Cost control

Project management

MS Office

Driver's license

Communication skills

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction/Civil/Architectural/Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Tools

MS Project

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for the Power Delivery Solutions group to assist the Project Manager with quality, timelines, safety, team leadership, and financial health of projects.

The role requires resourcefulness, strong communication, attention to detail, and the ability to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities, and craft practical solutions across diverse teams.