Assistant Design Phase Manager - Solar

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager to join our Solar Team. This role involves interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, requiring flexibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism. The Assistant Design Phase Manager provides technical project leadership during the design phase, ensuring a smooth transition to construction operations for smaller-scale projects or supporting the Design Phase Manager on larger-scale projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness
• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations
• Manage budget trending logs and associated communications
• Support Design Phase Manager/Project Executive with design phase cost issues
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones
• Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs
• Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Manage/attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases
• Coordinate design reviews with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals
• Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team
• Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc.
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits
• Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams
• Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans
• Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration
• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers
• Manage project transition to project management team
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, provide coaching, and manage team performance
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum five years of 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
• 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

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 - $137,700. (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.

Hybrid

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.