Mortenson Construction

Assistant MEP Project Manager

Mortenson Construction$102K — $137K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a mechanical/electrical contractor
  • Ability to handle responsibilities for complex projects
  • Strong detail orientation for managing multiple tasks
  • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project, and web applications
  • Positive professional attitude with strong customer service skills
  • Current driver's license

Responsibilities

  • Perform cost control and financial management
  • Collaborate with Preconstruction on estimates and schedules
  • Coordinate scopes of work among teams
  • Review and compile project financial documents
  • Partner with Project Manager or Construction Executive
  • Draft client proposals for project scopes
  • Administer and manage contracts
  • Lead and assign tasks to project team members
  • Manage subcontractors and suppliers for efficient project flow
  • Oversee budget and recommend subcontractors and trade partners
  • Facilitate project meetings between subcontractors
  • Direct the 3-D coordination process to preempt issues
  • Manage the commissioning process and final project closeout
  • Implement quality plans to meet performance criteria

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription plans with no extra cost for vision coverage
  • Comprehensive dental plan
  • 401k plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leaves
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health tool and extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement for further education
  • Adoption assistance program
  • Discounted gym membership options
Full Job Description
Job Description

Assistant MEP Project Manager

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant MEP Project Manager 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. 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 communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Assistant MEP Project Manager will partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes of work. Will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members.

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


  • Lead and direct the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to installation


  • Direct and manage the commissioning process on the project inclusive of the start-up plan, COT, commissioning schedule, and functional testing


  • Lead all activities required in the project closeout inclusive of operations and maintenance manuals, model turn over and training


  • 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, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience


  • Minimum five years of related previous experience, preferably experience with a mechanical or electrical contractor


  • Proven ability to assist with all 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


  • Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills


  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies


  • 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 $102,000 - $137,700. (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. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


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


About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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