Assistant Project Manager - Civil (Excavation) Site Development Mortenson

Assistant Project Manager - Civil (Excavation) Site Development

TX, United States | Civil Group

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our Civil Group who can interact 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. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem solve and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important.

The Assistant Project Manager will partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. Will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. The Civil Group does the excavation work for our renewables and site development teams.

Location: Any home base location in the U.S.

Travel: Candidates must be willing to travel anywhere throughout the United States (with regular rotations home every month). 100% travel required

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 but not limited to:

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

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Minimum five years of excavation experience

Experience with large self-perform excavation projects preferred

Supervisory or leadership experience preferred

Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies

Site development- data centers experience preferred

Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large excavation projects

Renewable or site development experience preferred

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks

Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level

100% travel required, with rotations home monthly.

Current driver's license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

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 $99,500 - $134,300. (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 is not offered for this position.

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.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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