Project Manager I & II - Civil

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 113,500 - 170,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental plan

401k match

PTO and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Project Manager I to lead projects with professionalism and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment. You will manage project quality, timeliness, and safety, mentor the project team, and cultivate strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication.

Responsibilities include managing project financial health, leading EPC contracts, procurement, and bid/award phases, and developing financial projections.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a construction field.
• Minimum six years of related experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects.
• Understanding of construction law and business practices.
• Experience in commercial construction or EPC contracting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial health of projects.
• Support and lead EPC contract negotiations, including schedules.
• Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phases for major subs and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections.
• Allocate project estimates into financial system and approve invoices.
• Provide financials and billings to accounting and owners.
• Manage subcontracts and select trade partners.
• Handle billings, contracts, and change orders.
• Develop and mentor Assistant PMs and Project Engineers.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Contract negotiations

Vendor management

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Customer service

Policy communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Web applications

Job description

Project Manager I

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Manager I to lead projects with professionalism, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment. The role involves managing project quality, timeliness, and safety, mentoring the project team, and developing strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial health of projects
• Support and lead EPC contract negotiations, including technical exhibits and project schedules
• Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phase for major subs and suppliers
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
• Allocate project estimate into financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices
• Provide financials and billings to accounting, create monthly owner billings
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers, oversee budget and selections of trade partners
• Handle billings, contract management, and change orders
• Manage and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, approve timecards, provide feedback

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum six 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
• Preference for candidates with experience in commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies
• 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

Benefits

• 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 $113,500 MIN - $170,300 MAX. (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.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.