Senior Project Manager - Construction

Mortenson; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 144,300 - 238,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life and disability insurance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Project Manager I and II to lead large projects while ensuring quality, safety, and mentoring team members. Candidates will manage financial health, schedule, and customer relationships, needing strong communication and flexibility.

Offering competitive compensation based on experience and location, ideal candidates will have construction management experience, a relevant degree, and the ability to travel extensively. This role promotes a positive work culture with numerous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of construction management or related experience for level I.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience for level II.
• Current driver's license required.
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overall financial health of projects.
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting.
• Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Function as main point of contact with owner and on-site representative.
• Maintain schedule and budget, manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance.

Skills

Construction management

Financial management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager I and II that will provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects to include the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team. You will develop and improve customer relationships by providing excellent service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise overall financial health of projects while developing and maintaining 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, manage career development
• Function as main point of contact with owner and on-site representative and resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and obtain necessary customer/architect approvals
• Maintain schedule and budget, manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, manage budget decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Current driver’s license
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
• Ability to travel up to 100%

Senior Project Manager I

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 8 years of construction management or related experience

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 Min - $216,500 Max

Senior Project Manager II

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience

The base pay range for this role is $158,900 Min - $238,400 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.

A few benefits offered include:

• 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

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.

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.