Senior Project Manager I

Mortenson; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 144,300 - 216,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson in Nashville is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale projects and mentor the project team. You will oversee finances, safety, and quality while nurturing client relationships and supporting business development.

The role requires strong communication, problem solving and leadership skills, with travel and onsite leadership across major hospitality and sport facilities projects in the area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of construction management or related experience.
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large complex projects.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall financial health of large projects, including sport facilities and hospitality related projects.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections.
• Determine and allocate project estimate into the financial system.
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions.
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment.
• Create monthly owner billings.
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project.
• Oversee budget for and make selections of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts.
• Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Provide job assignments and manage career development.
• Approve timecards for on‑site team members.
• Provide training.
• Review work performance; determine rewards and/or performance management measures.
• Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on‑site representative.
• Assist with the review of the owner agreement.
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative.
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities.
• Manage change orders.
• Determine when to submit to the owner or on‑site representative.
• Obtain the customer and/or architect’s approval.
• Design phase support to project executive, estimators, and group leadership.
• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion.
• Support business development effort through market research, networking, customer meetings, proposal support, etc.
• Provide high‑level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members.
• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision making to assure project success.
• Be responsible for dispute resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail orientation

Customer service

Communication

Policy interpretation

Driver's license

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Nashville Office Team. The role requires interaction with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever‑changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The candidate should anticipate problems, critical issues and opportunities, creatively problem‑solve and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Senior Project Manager will provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects, managing project quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. The role also involves developing and enhancing customer relationships by providing excellent service and may evolve into market leadership including business development, design phase support and direct support to group leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall financial health of large projects, including sport facilities and hospitality related projects.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections.
• Determine and allocate project estimate into the financial system.
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions.
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment.
• Create monthly owner billings.
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project.
• Oversee budget for and make selections of subcontractors and suppliers.
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts.
• Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s).
• Provide job assignments and manage career development.
• Approve timecards for on‑site team members.
• Provide training.
• Review work performance; determine rewards and/or performance management measures.
• Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on‑site representative.
• Assist with the review of the owner agreement.
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative.
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities.
• Manage change orders.
• Determine when to submit to the owner or on‑site representative.
• Obtain the customer and/or architect’s approval.
• Design phase support to project executive, estimators, and group leadership.
• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion.
• Support business development effort through market research, networking, customer meetings, proposal support, etc.
• Provide high‑level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members.
• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision making to assure project success.
• Be responsible for dispute resolution.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum eight years of construction management or related experience.
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large complex projects.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies.
• Current driver’s license.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• No‑cost mental health tools and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.

Base Pay Range

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.

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company. Our expertise spans markets such as 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

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of 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.