Senior Construction Project Leader

Mortenson; Illinois; On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off & holidays

Life Insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects, overseeing quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. You will build customer relationships and require excellent written and verbal communication across all levels in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, and integrity with confidentiality, as Mortenson aims to deliver successful outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of construction management or related experience.
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities for multiple, large complex projects.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Current driver’s license and ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overall financial health of projects.
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections.
• Allocate project estimates into the financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices.
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting, create monthly owner billings.
• Handle subcontracts and suppliers, manage budget and selections.
• Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, provide job assignments and training.
• Function as main point of contact with owner and on-site representative.
• Resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and obtain necessary approvals.
• Maintain schedule and budget, manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Web applications

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects, overseeing quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. You will build customer relationships and require excellent written and verbal communication across all levels in a dynamic environment.

The role emphasizes flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, and integrity with confidentiality, as Mortenson aims to deliver successful outcomes