Traveling Solar Construction Assistant PM

Mortenson; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 102,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Solar group. The role involves supporting the Project Manager from bid preparation to client acceptance, mentoring team members, and ensuring safe, timely project completion across multiple site locations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of experience, and a strong ability to manage costs, contracts, and client communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of related previous experience
• Self-perform experience
• Utility scale solar experience preferred
• 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
• 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

• Perform cost control and financial management
• Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
• Coordinate scopes of work
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation
• Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive
• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts
• Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion
• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project
• Oversee budget for and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
• Other duties as assigned, including:
• Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small scope projects
• Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Leadership

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Construction/Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager for our Solar group. The role involves supporting the Project Manager from bid preparation to client acceptance, mentoring team members, and ensuring safe, timely project completion across multiple site locations.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least five years of experience, and a strong ability to manage costs, contracts, and client communications.