Project Manager I or II - Structured Cabling

Mortenson; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with companyMatch

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources and work-life�

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Project Manager I or II for Structured Cabling to lead projects, manage budgets, and drive client satisfaction. The role requires overseeing procurement, subcontracts, and coordination with owners on-site; heavy travel is expected across the U.S.

The candidate should have a construction or engineering degree and Primavera P6 experience. The position offers growth at two levels with compensation based on experience and location, including substantial benefits and a strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership direction to a project; manage quality, timeliness and safety
• Develop and maintain customer relationships and deliver excellent service
• Manage the overall financial health of projects
• Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phases including RFPs and contracts
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and manage budget decisions
• Provide financial and billing coordination with Accounting for timely payments
• Create monthly owner billings
• Oversee budget for trades and suppliers and manage contract negotiations
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers on the project
• Provide direction to Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Act as main point of contact with owner and on-site representative
• Review owner agreement and resolve site concerns
• Manage change orders with client/architect approvals

Skills

Microsoft Office

Primavera P6

Strong communication

Budget management

Education

Engineering/CM degree

Job description

Project Manager I or II – Structured Cabling

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager I or II - Structured Cabling to join our team. Project Managers will provide overall leadership direction to a project; including the management of project quality, timeliness, and safety, as well as mentoring the project team. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service.

• 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.

Location: TBD – location and project will be assigned. This role will require 100% travel on a rotational basis (on average it could be 3-4 weeks on a project site / about 1 week at home. This schedule is an estimate as it is also based on project need)

• Traveling opportunities across the U.S. include but not limited to: LA, TX, CA, NM, WY, WI, IN, UT, IL

Responsibilities

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

Manage the overall financial health of projects

• Support and potentially lead EPC contract negotiations with customers, including assembly of technical exhibits, the scope of work, and project schedules to align with contract requirements.
• Leading vendor procurement and bid/award phase for all major subs and suppliers. Including RFP creation, vendor solicitation, technical scoping, risk analysis, budget alignment, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financial and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings

Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project

• Oversee budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts

Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)

• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide ongoing feedback on work performance

Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative

• Assist with the review of the owner agreement
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities

Manage change orders

• Determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives
• Obtain the customer/architect’s approval

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Experience with Primavera (P6) scheduling software (preferred)

Project Manager I Qualifications

• 6+ years of related commercial construction project management or related experience

Project Manager II Qualifications

• 7+ years of related commercial construction project management or related experience with large projects ($20M+)

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

The base compensation range for this role is: $113,500 - $198,200. 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%). 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.