Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Asst. Design Phase Manager - Solar

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Assistant Preconstruction Manager/Asst. Design Phase Manager - Solar

Mortenson Construction

paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Minnesota

Jun 11, 2025

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager/Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join our Solar Group with the ability to 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. The Assistant Design Phase Manager is responsible for providing technical project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning, that results in a smooth transition to construction operations. Provide project leadership during the design phase of smaller-scale projects and/or support the Design Phase Manager with project leadership during the design phase of larger-scale projects. May work on two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who is looking to embark on a career journey within a growing company, where you'll get to use your leadership, technical, and relationship building skills to design impactful projects from the ground up.

Travel: once a month or more, varies on project and if located outside of Minnesota

Locations: MN, TX, CA FL

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness

Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations

Manage budget trending logs and associated communications

Support Design Phase Manager/Project Executive with design phase cost issues

Create and manage project schedules and key milestones

Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance

Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained

Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs

Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs

Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders

Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns

Manage/attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases

Coordinate design reviews with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team

Handle bid packages and contract manuals

Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team

Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc.

Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits

Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams

Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans

Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration

Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers

Manage project transition to project management team

Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels

Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field

Minimum five years of relevant experience

Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks

Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

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

Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies

Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

Ability to travel up to 25%

Construction, solar or renewable energy experience preferred

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 MIN - $134,300 MAX. (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.

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

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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. Let's Redefine Possible

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.

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.