Market Executive

SUMMARY

Mortenson is seeking a Market Executive responsible for business development, customer relations, and strategic direction.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understand market priorities, insights, influences, and potential disruptors
• Strategically analyze market trends and develop a plan for understanding customers and winning work
• Lead business development within a specific market in collaboration with others (VP/GM, BD leader, Market Strategy leader)
• Develop and maintain relationships with existing and potential partners, including targeted customers, design professionals, partner companies, community leaders, utilities, equipment manufacturers, and engineering firms
• Become familiar with customer's project estimates to facilitate discussions with customers
• Establish and maintain strong customer and community relationships within the Life Sciences market, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and research facilities clients
• Conduct key customer service visits throughout projects within the market, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met and issues are resolved
• Act as the primary customer contact for projects within the market
• Maintain customer relationships to stay informed about current and future projects
• Provide leadership to project teams within the specific market
• Review work of Project Engineers, Senior Project Managers, and Project Managers assigned to projects
• Mentor and manage team members, fostering a supportive environment
• Develop team members for future career considerations and training opportunities
• Effectively work and build relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offering effective coaching and feedback, and managing performance
• Use appropriate foresight and planning in decision-making to ensure project success

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 10 years prior experience in construction and management of large projects
• Current driver’s license
• Experience in Life Sciences market, including pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, and research facilities clients preferred
• Positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to analyze market trends and determine options to meet customer needs
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple projects
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Intermediate-level skills in Microsoft Office, project management, and pertinent web applications
• 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 30%
• 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

The base pay range for this role is $178,800 - $268,200. (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%.)

The 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.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

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