Senior Construction Project Leader (Up to 100% Travel)

Mortenson Construction; DeKalb (IL); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off, holidays, and other PTO

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discounts

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership for one large project or multiple projects, directing quality, schedule, safety, and mentoring the project team. You will build strong customer relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include managing project financials, schedules, and risk; leading the team, coordinating with owners and site staff; handling subcontracts, change

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a construction-related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Active listening and openness to diverse input and feedback.

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

Communication

Active listening

Mentoring

Team leadership

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project

Web applications

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership for one large project or multiple projects, directing quality, schedule, safety, and mentoring the project team. You will build strong customer relationships and communicate clearly with stakeholders at all levels in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities include managing project financials, schedules, and risk; leading the team, coordinating with owners and site staff; handling subcontracts, change