Mortenson Construction

Design Phase Manager II - Preconstruction

Mortenson Construction$132K — $198K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
  • Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience
  • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
  • Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project, and relevant web applications
  • Ability to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

  • Lead overall project management during the design phase focusing on customer experience and financial performance
  • Align project scope and budget through effective team leadership
  • Establish and manage project budgets, trending logs, and related communication
  • Create and supervise project schedules, ensuring accountability for team achievements
  • Facilitate the acquisition of regulatory approvals and permits
  • Align design documents with the project execution plan
  • Manage bid packages and contract manuals
  • Act as primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase
  • Monitor project success metrics and promote an integrated team experience
  • Mentor and guide design phase team members for career growth

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans including vision coverage at no additional cost
  • Dental plan
  • Generous 401k retirement plan with Mortenson match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
  • Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to a no-cost mental health tool and extensive work-life resources
  • Tuition reimbursement for continued education
  • Adoption Assistance
  • Discounted gym membership program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager II 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 Design Phase Manager will ensure the owner's vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters through leadership of the design process and team members. May work on two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning which will result in a smooth transition to construction operations.


  • Lead the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance


  • Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations, budget trending logs and any associated communications and resources


  • Create and supervise project schedules and key achievements, hold team members accountable for reaching set achievements


  • Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained


  • Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan


  • Responsible for bid packages and contract manuals


  • Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns


  • Develop project margin plan Act as primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase and lead the overall project team


  • Monitor and measure against project success factors for customers, design partners, and Mortenson team


  • Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration


  • Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team members to ensure clear direction and career growth


  • 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


  • All other duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field


  • Minimum of eight (8) years relevant experience


  • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills


  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks


  • Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices


  • Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level


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


  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies


  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback


  • Ability to travel up to 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 pay range for this role is $132,100 MIN - $198,200 MAX. (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:

  • If sponsorship is NOT offered include this: 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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