Design Phase Manager II - Preconstruction

Summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager II to lead the design phase of projects, ensuring alignment with customer needs, financial performance, and construction readiness.

Responsibilities

- Overall project leadership during the design phase, focusing on customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, and planning. - Lead the project team in achieving scope and budget alignment, schedule alignment, and construction readiness. - Establish and manage project budgets and scope expectations, and oversee budget trending logs and communications. - Create and supervise project schedules and key achievements, holding team members accountable for meeting these goals. - Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained. - Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plans. - Prepare bid packages and contract manuals. - Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns. - Develop project margin plans. - Act as the primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners. - Monitor and measure project success factors for various stakeholders. - 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 diverse backgrounds and organizational levels. - Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback, and managing performance. - Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field. - Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience. - Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills. - Detail-oriented sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks. - Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices. - Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and pertinent web applications. - Positive and professional attitude, strong customer service skills, and the ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies. - Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback. - Ability to travel up to 100%. - Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.

Benefits

- Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage. - Dental plan. - 401(k) 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 Range

The base pay range for this role is $132,100 MIN - $198,200 MAX. (Actual range varies based on location.)

About Mortenson

Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC firm with expertise in various markets. We are dedicated to creating a lasting positive impact on the built environment.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.