Senior Project Manager I

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Summary:

Do you have the aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise? Are you capable of problem solving and generating creative solutions?

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects to include the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team. You will develop and improve customer relationships by providing excellent service.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with 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.

Responsibilities:

Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

Supervise the overall financial health of projects

• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimate into financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings

Handle subcontracts and suppliers for the project

• Handle the budget and make selections of subcontractors and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts

Lead Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)

• Provide job assignments and lead career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide training
• Review work performance; figure out rewards and/or performance management measures

Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative

• Assist with the review of the owner agreement
• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative
• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities

Handle change orders

• Decide when to submit to the owner or on-site representative
• Obtain the customer and/or architect's approval

Other duties as assigned including

• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
• Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members
• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision-making to assure project success
• Responsible for dispute resolution

Qualifications:

• Minimum eight years of construction management/project management or related experience
• Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, large complex projects
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver's license

Education:

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

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.