Senior Project Manager - Construction

Mortenson Construction; Salt Lake City (UT); 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 a generous match

Paid time off and holidays

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction in Salt Lake City is seeking a Senior Project Manager I and II to provide leadership across one or multiple large projects, ensuring quality, timeliness, and safety. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and significant construction management experience.

This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a 401k plan with matching contributions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of construction management or related experience for Senior Project Manager I.
• Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience for Senior Project Manager II.
• Current driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overall financial health of projects.
• Provide financials and billing to Accounting.
• Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers.
• Maintain schedule and budget, managing quality and safety.

Skills

Construction management

Financial management

Communication skills

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, including the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, and 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

Senior Project Manager I

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of construction management or related experience

Base pay range: $144,300 Min - $216,500 Max

Senior Project Manager II

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience

Base pay range: $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

Visa and Work Authorization

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

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.