Mortenson Construction

Assistant Project Manager - Structured Cabling

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

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of project management experience
  • Demonstrated capability to manage complex projects
  • Detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple tasks
  • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and project management applications
  • Strong customer service skills and professional demeanor
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel 100%

Responsibilities

  • Perform cost control and financial management tasks
  • Collaborate with Preconstruction on project estimates and schedules
  • Draft proposals and manage contracts alongside the Project Manager
  • Lead project teams and mentor junior staff for effective project completion
  • Guide Field Engineers and Project Engineers on project responsibilities
  • Supervise subcontractors and manage project budgets
  • Implement quality plans to meet project specifications

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage
  • Dental coverage for employees
  • Generous 401k plan with company matching contributions
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
  • Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to mental health resources and work-life concierge
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Adoption assistance available for employees
  • Discounts on gym memberships
Full Job Description
Job Description

Assistant Project Manager - Structured Cabling

SUMMARY:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager-Structured Cabling 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.

Location: TBD - location and project will be assigned. This role will require 100% travel on a rotational basis (on average it could be 3-4 weeks on a project site / about 1 week at home. This schedule is an estimate as it is also based on project need)

*Traveling opportunities across the U.S. include but not limited to: LA, CA, TX, NM, WY, WI, IN, UT, IL

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:
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
  • 5+ years of related 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
  • Current driver's license
  • Ability to travel 100%


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 compensation 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, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

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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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