Senior Project Manager I

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

Senior Project Manager I

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to 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.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum eight years of construction management/project management or related experience
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities for multiple, large complex projects
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver's license
• Ability to travel up to 100%

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

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 - $216,500. (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.

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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.

Let's Redefine Possible

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.