Project Manager I - Military Veterans

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002...

...What are you waiting for?
The Big Picture:
Do you enjoy creating and fostering a culture of extraordinary service to customers? Do you have the aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise? Can you creatively problem solve and bring together inventive solutions? Then, join the team committed to crafting inspiring spaces and developing new ways to build.

Mortenson's Minneapolis Operating Group is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager with the ability to engage with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, enthusiastic, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. As a Project Manager, you will provide overall leadership direction to a project, including the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team.

What will you be doing?

Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

Manage the overall financial health of projects

• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Allocate project estimate into financial system
• Identify cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings
• Maintain budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts

Lead Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)

• Provide job assignments and facilitate career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide ongoing feedback of work performance

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

Execute change orders

• Decide when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives
• Obtain the customer/architect's approval

Other responsibilities, including:

• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
• Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members

How will you succeed?

• Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects, clean room experience a plus
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead 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
• Demonstrated positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver's license

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum six years of related previous experience

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa Sponsorship isn't available for this position.

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