Mortenson Construction

Engineering Project Manager I or II

Mortenson Construction$95K — $167K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field; or equivalent experience
  • 4+ years of experience for Project Manager I or 6+ years for Project Manager II
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects effectively
  • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and relevant project management tools
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Ability to mentor junior staff and drive projects independently
  • Basic knowledge of Power/Wind/Solar/BESS technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall project scope, schedule, and budget for engineering projects
  • Facilitate and lead design team meetings for project coordination
  • Utilize construction management software to oversee project phases
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure high customer satisfaction
  • Create project estimates and assist with business development
  • Manage contract scopes and resources effectively
  • Direct design teams to meet project deadlines and requirements

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans including vision coverage
  • Dental and 401k retirement plan with generous company match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and various paid leaves
  • Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • Access to mental health resources and work-life support
  • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance
  • Gym membership discount program
Full Job Description
Job Description

Engineering Project Manager I or II

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an Engineering Project Manager I or II that will manage the overall scope, schedule, and budget of engineering projects as well as manage relationships with stakeholders and build a Market portfolio supporting a Mortenson Operating Group. Projects would include the engineering scopes of Wind, Solar, Battery Storage, Substation, T-lines, and Collection Systems with the potential to grow into new operating groups within Mortenson.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 or 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

Hiring Locations: Minneapolis MN (highly preferred) or Denver, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage projects
  • Build and maintain schedules for engineering projects by coordinating with the engineering teams and design phase manager
  • Facilitate and lead projects including leading the meetings for design team engineers related to project coordination
  • Learn and use the construction management software tool to manage all phases and aspects of projects including the vendor drawing review process and submittal of the design deliverable packages to the customer.
  • Manage open engineering project issues to close by deadlines.
  • Collaborate with design team engineers, design phase managers, and field team project managers to ensure exceptional end-customer experience.


Partner with the Engineering Project Management Team and internal customers
  • Create project estimates and provide business development support
  • Contract scope administration and management
  • Provide resource management assistance
  • Collaborate with internal customers to track and understand long term needs


Provide direction to the project design team for timely project completion
  • Prioritize engineering activities to maintain a schedule for each of the disciplines
  • Act as liaison for design team engineers, engineering leadership, design phase managers, and customers
  • Direct engineers to complete project responsibilities by the due dates for deliverables completion


Assist in performing cost control and fiscal management
  • Coordinate scopes of work with the budget for the project
  • Oversee project budget and make recommendations for project optimization


Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
  • Acquire, organize, assess, analyze, and streamline engineering project data.


QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor's degree in an Engineering discipline, Construction Management, or related discipline or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate large projects and bring clarity and structure to complexity
  • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills
  • Ability to drive workstreams independently and mentor entry level employees
  • Demonstrated ownership and commitment to achieving goals and hitting deadlines
  • Detail orientated and able to organize and manage multiple projects and tasks
  • Process improvement mindset with a focus on building and improving scalable systems
  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Able to navigate conflict with respect and the best interest of all parties in mind
  • Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
  • Ability to travel up to 15%
  • Basic knowledge of Power/Wind/Solar/BESS Technologies (preferred)


Engineering Project Manager I Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience

Engineering Project Manager II Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of related engineering and/or project management experience
  • PMP certification (preferred)


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


Engineering Project Manager I:

The base pay range for this role is $95,700 - $129,200

Engineering Project Manager II:

The base pay range for this role is $111,400 - $167,100

(The 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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