Design Phase Manager - Data Center Preconstruction

Responsibilities

• Overall project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning which will result in a smooth transition to construction operations.
• Lead the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, construction readiness, and excellent financial performance.
• Create and supervise project schedules and key achievements, hold team members accountable for reaching set achievements.
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained.
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Develop project margin plan.
• Act as primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase and lead the overall project team.
• Monitor and measure against project success factors for customers, design partners, and Mortenson team.
• Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration.
• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team members to ensure clear direction and career growth.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of eight (8) years 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.
• Shown 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.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.