Strategic Cost-Control Project Manager (EPC)

Mortenson; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym discount program

Job summary

Mortenson seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead projects with professionalism, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment. You will manage project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring the project team and building strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related field and at least six years of experience, with strong budgeting, negotiation, and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of related previous experience.
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Preference for candidates with experience in one or more: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies.
• 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 Mortenson policies.
• Current driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial health of projects
• Support and lead EPC contract negotiations, including technical exhibits and project schedules
• Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phase for major subs and suppliers
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
• Allocate project estimate into financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices
• Provide financials and billings to accounting, create monthly owner billings
• Manage subcontracts and suppliers, oversee budget and selections of trade partners
• Handle billings, contract management, and change orders
• Manage and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, approve timecards, provide feedback

Skills

Project management

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Contract negotiations

Risk management

Microsoft Office

Construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson seeks an experienced Project Manager to lead projects with professionalism, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment. You will manage project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring the project team and building strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Construction or a related field and at least six years of experience, with strong budgeting, negotiation, and MS Office skills.