Project Executive I

Mortenson; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 168,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement plan with a generous (

Job summary

Mortenson seeks an experienced Project Executive I to lead large projects, guide the project team, and sustain strong customer relations. The role requires interaction with staff at all levels, adapting to an evolving environment with professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, contracts, and pricing while supporting business development. Candidates should have a construction-related bachelor’s degree and 10+ years’ experience with complex projects, plus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in construction-related field or equivalent.
• 10+ years of construction management experience on large projects.
• Ability to manage development to closeout for complex projects.
• Attention to detail to organize multiple project tasks.
• Understanding of construction law and business practices.
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain customer and community relationships.
• Conduct customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out.
• Review proposals and participate in RFP processes.
• Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects.
• Support business development and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide oversight and accountability for large projects.
• Manage contract administration including terms, changes, and invoices.
• Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitability.
• Lead and mentor project team.

Skills

Customer service

Detail orientation

Strong communication

Willingness to travel

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Web applications

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I who is responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. This individual will have the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships
• Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out
• Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process
• Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects
• Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships
• Provide oversight and accountability for large projects
• Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices
• Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field
• Minimum 10 years' experience in construction management overseeing large projects
• Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, 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
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affidative Action plans and their intended use
• Ability to travel up 50-75%

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

The base pay range for this role is $168,100 - $252,200. (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%).

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.

Let's Redefine Possible®

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.