Senior Design Phase Lead — Power Delivery

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 144,300 - 216,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with a generous

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Design Phase Manager in our Power Delivery Solutions group. The role requires leadership of the design process, ensuring the owner's vision translates into design solutions and construction parameters.

You may oversee two projects or one larger project, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners. The position emphasizes maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving while mentoring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of related construction leadership experience.
• Strong risk management and problem-solving skills.
• Capable of extensive travel and working across multiple sites.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead design phase team to ensure customer experience, financial performance, and transition to construction.
• Align scope, budget, and schedule; ensure construction readiness.
• Develop and manage budgets, scope expectations, and budget logs.
• Create and manage project schedules with milestones and accountability.
• Obtain regulatory approvals and permits as needed.
• Coordinate design documents with the project execution plan.
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals.
• Resolve design and specification issues.
• Develop margin plans and mitigate risks.
• Serve as primary contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Mentor design phase team members and present project proposals.
• Lead by example and manage performance across diverse teams.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Risk management

Travel up to 100%

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Web applications

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Design Phase Manager in our Power Delivery Solutions group. The role requires leadership of the design process, ensuring the owner's vision translates into design solutions and construction parameters.

You may oversee two projects or one larger project, coordinating with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners. The position emphasizes maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and proactive problem-solving while mentoring