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Project Manager - Military Veterans

at Mortenson

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. | Let's Redefine Possible®

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide overall leadership direction to a project; including the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service.

Manage the overall financial health of projects, including subcontracts and suppliers

  • Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
  • Determine and 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 time cards 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
  • Determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives
  • Obtain the customer/architect's approval

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

Other duties as assigned, including:
  • Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
  • Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • Minimum six years of construction management or related experience
  • Current driver's license
  • Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout 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
  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Ability to travel overnight up to 100%
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use

BENEFITS

Mortenson provides a comprehensive benefits program to team members and their families to support their health, build long-term financial security and provide the opportunity for work and life balance. Benefits offered to non-craft, non-union, full-time team members include:
  • Medical and prescription drug plans - the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Gym Membership Discount Program
  • Identity Theft Protection

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

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

Salt Lake City, UT

Mortenson

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.

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