Mortenson Construction

Senior Design Phase Manager I

Mortenson Construction • $144K — $216K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience
  • Strong risk management skills
  • Intermediate level skills in Microsoft Office, project, and relevant web applications
  • Active listening skills with effective communication and openness to feedback
  • Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time

Responsibilities

  • Lead the project team during the design phase for optimal customer experience and financial performance
  • Achieve alignment in project scope, budget, and schedule for construction readiness
  • Establish and manage project budget alongside scope expectations
  • Create and oversee project schedules and key milestones, ensuring accountability
  • Obtain necessary regulatory approvals and permits
  • Align design documents with the project execution plan
  • Handle preparation of bid packages and contract manuals
  • Resolve any technical design and specification issues
  • Develop project margin plans to mitigate risk and enhance opportunities
  • Act as primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners
  • Monitor success factors of the project
  • Foster an integrated team environment through clear communication
  • Facilitate designer selection for design-build projects
  • Mentor design phase team members for professional growth
  • Prepare and present project proposals
  • Build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Provide coaching and feedback to manage team performance

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with included vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • Generous 401k retirement plan match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leaves
  • Employer paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health tool and concierge services
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Adoption assistance
  • Discounted gym membership program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Design Phase 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 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

  • Lead project team during design phase to ensure customer experience, financial performance, and smooth transition to construction.


  • Achieve scope, budget, and schedule alignment; ensure construction readiness.


  • Establish and manage project budget, scope expectations, and budget trending logs.


  • Create and manage project schedules and key milestones; hold team accountable.


  • Obtain regulatory approvals and permits.


  • Align design documents with project execution plan.


  • Handle bid packages and contract manuals.


  • Resolve technical design and specification concerns.


  • Develop or review project margin plans; minimize risk and enhance opportunities.


  • Act as primary contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.


  • Monitor and measure project success factors.


  • Foster an integrated team experience with clear roles and communication.


  • Facilitate designer selection and contracting for design-build projects.


  • Mentor and guide design phase team members for career growth.


  • Develop and present project proposals.


  • Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.


  • Lead by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance.


  • Perform other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATIONS

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


  • Minimum of 10 years of related experience


  • Risk management skills


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


  • Active listening skills and effective communication, 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 $144,300 - $216,500. (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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