Project Executive II

Mortenson; Kirkland (WA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 292,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with generous Mor

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Executive II to lead large projects, drive client relations, and guide the project team from pre-construction through closeout. You will establish objectives, manage budgets and contracts, and ensure profitable delivery while mentoring junior staff.

You will maintain key customer and community relationships, participate in proposals and RFPs, and support business development efforts. Travel up to 100% is required for this role in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in construction-related field.
• 12+ years experience in construction management overseeing large projects ($20M+)
• Willingness to travel up to 100%
• Current driver’s license
• Understanding of construction law and business practices
• Intermediate-level Microsoft Office and project/web tools

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain successful customer/community relationships by conducting key visits throughout the project and ensuring commitments are met.
• Preview proposals and participate in the RFP process.
• Support business development by enhancing client relationships.
• Oversee contract administration including terms, change requests, invoices, and progress payments.
• Set project objectives, manage budgets, and ensure profitable delivery.
• Provide leadership to the project team and review work of Senior PM and PM on the project.
• Mentor and develop team members for future career growth.
• Manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team.

Skills

Travel up to 100%

Leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Executive II that will provide management for large projects, leading the project team and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assist operating group with winning work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish and maintain successful customer/community relationships by conducting key customer service visits throughout the project, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met, and issues are resolved

• Preview proposals before submission and participate in RFP process

• Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships

• Oversight and accountability for large project(s) by managing contract administration including, but not limited to: terms, change requests, invoices and progress payments, etc.

• Establish and implement project objective and procedures along with maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project

• Provide leadership to project team and review work of Senior PM and PM assigned to project

• Mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering team environment along with develop team members for future career consideration and training opportunities

• Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or

equivalent field

• Minimum 12 years prior experience in construction management overseeing large projects ($20M+)
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Current driver’s license
• Shown ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects along with detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

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

The base pay range for this role is $194,500 - $291,800.

(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.

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.