Mortenson Construction

Project Executive I

Mortenson Construction$168K — $252K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management.
  • Minimum 10 years' experience in construction management of large projects.
  • Proven ability to handle complex projects from development to closeout.
  • Attention to detail to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices required.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, project management software, and web applications.
  • Strong customer service skills and positive professional attitude.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and maintain successful relationships with customers and the community.
  • Conduct customer service visits from pre-construction to project close-out.
  • Participate in proposal reviews and Request for Proposal processes.
  • Act as primary contact for assigned projects with customers.
  • Support business development and maintain long-term customer relationships.
  • Oversee contract administration, including terms and change requests.
  • Maintain project budgets and ensure profitable project delivery.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management to the project team.

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no-cost vision coverage.
  • Comprehensive dental plan.
  • 401k retirement plan with a significant company match.
  • Generous paid time off, holidays, and additional leave options.
  • Employer paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
  • Access to no-cost mental health resources and work-life concierge services.
  • Tuition reimbursement for personal development and education.
  • Support for adoption with adoption assistance programs.
  • Discounted gym membership program.
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I who is responsible for

providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. This individual will have 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships


  • Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out


  • Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process


  • Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects


  • Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships


  • Provide oversight and accountability for large projects


  • Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices


  • Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery


  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team


QUALIFICATIONS

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


  • Minimum 10 years' experience in construction management overseeing large projects


  • Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, 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


  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use


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 $168,100 - $252,200. (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.

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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