Senior Project Manager I

Mortenson Construction; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental plan

401k with company match

PTO & holidays

Life & Disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to lead one large project or multiple projects, overseeing quality, timing, safety, and client relationships. You will mentor the project team and interface with owners and on-site staff in a dynamic environment.

The role requires a construction-focused degree and at least eight years of PM experience, with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or CM or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of construction management or project management experience.
• Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects.
• Strong communication and customer service orientation.
• Knowledge of construction law and standard business practices.
• Must have a valid driver's license and ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Supervise overall financial health of projects.
• Develop and maintain project financials and equipment projections.
• Allocate estimates, determine cost codes, and approve invoices.
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting; create monthly owner billings.
• Manage subcontracts, suppliers, and budget; oversee selections.
• Lead Assistant PMs and PM Engineers; assign and train staff.
• Act as main owner and on-site liaison; manage changes and approvals.
• Maintain schedule, budget, quality, safety, and risk compliance.

Skills

Active listening

Effective communication

Leadership

Customer service

Integrity

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Web applications

Job description

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 at 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.

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.
• 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.

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.

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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.