Power-Assistant Project Manager - Military Veterans
at Mortenson
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As a Top 25 builder, developer, and EPC, 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.
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Summary:
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in our Power Delivery Services Group to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role.
Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.
Traveling PM Role-100% on a rotation
Locations: MN, AZ, TX, OK, Midwest
Responsibilities:
Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which may include:
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 another 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 lead career development
- Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project
- Supervise budget 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:
- Minimum six years of related previous experience
- Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
- Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead 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
- 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
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer
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.
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At Mortenson, we’re builders at heart. As a top builder, developer, and EPC in the U.S., our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. With over 6,000 team members and $5.5 billion in annual revenue, we are working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Yet, working at Mortenson is much more than a job. We’ve received over 34 best workplace awards in the last five years and our team members inspire what’s possible every day – whether for our customers, our community, or our company.
We are fortunate to have Veterans who have brought their dedication, discipline, and leadership skills to Mortenson. This includes our Chairman and owner David Mortenson, a US Navy veteran. Their unique experiences and perspectives have enriched our company in countless ways and further our shared values to build for the greater good. Our Mortenson values echo many principles from the military:
· We value honesty and doing the right thing – even when no one is watching.
· We believe the world is what we make it and leadership capability is within all of us.
· We put others before ourselves and enable them to achieve their very best.
Veterans at Mortenson
Being a Veteran is a special badge of honor we greatly respect. We are committed to providing resources and support to help retired and transitioning active-duty service members achieve their career goals.
At Mortenson, Veterans will discover:
• An industry leading safety culture – we believe it is an obligation to work safe and our Zero Injuries safety program drives safety excellence with all of our team members
• A diverse, team-based environment focused on supporting the customer, building up our local communities and lifting others up to help them succeed
• Accredited apprenticeship programs – maximize GI Bill benefits to reduce Veteran out-of-pocket costs for continuing education
• A commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – including voices of team members in the field and ultimately making their jobs easier and safer
• Competitive pay and benefits
Through the Veteran’s Business Resource Group (BRG) at Mortenson, Veterans can connect and engage with other veterans and team members while developing their skills and gaining a unique connection to the company. The BRG provides Veterans the opportunity to:
· Create comradery and connections to enhance veteran leadership experience and capabilities
· Share stories, experiences and journeys during time of service
· Further the shared esprit de corps from our service to maximize the experience at Mortenson
· Work together to foster a work environment that is attractive to other veterans seeking employment in our industry
How to Apply
Start by checking out our open roles on the right side of this page to learn more and to apply. Once you click ‘Apply Now’, Mortenson will receive a notification with your information.
Please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile to be considered. Once we review your resume and profile, a Mortenson recruiter will reach out to you to provide more information and to schedule an interview if there is a potential fit with the open role.