Project Manager I & II

About the role

Mortenson is seeking a Project Manager to lead project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring the team. The role involves developing and enhancing customer relationships through excellent service and is offered at both Level 1 and Level 2, allowing candidates to apply based on experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall financial health of projects including subcontracts and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and allocate project estimate into financial system.
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment.
• Create monthly owner billings and handle billings and contract management including contract buyouts.
• Oversee budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers.
• Lead/Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s), provide job assignments, and facilitate/manage career development.
• Approve timecards for on‑site team members and provide ongoing feedback of work performance.
• Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on‑site representative, assist with the review of the owner agreement, and resolve site concerns.
• Execute/Manage change orders, determine when to submit to the owner or on‑site representatives, and obtain the customer/architect’s approval.
• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion, provide high‑level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance, and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil, or architectural engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for complex projects.
• Detail‑oriented with ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans.

Minimum Qualifications

• Project Manager 1: Six years of construction management or related experience.
• Project Manager 2: Seven years of construction management or related experience with large projects.

Pay

• Project Manager 1 base pay range: $113,500 – $170,300.
• Project Manager 2 base pay range: $132,100 – $198,200 (higher ranges for 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 knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity.
• Position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

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.

Other Information

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Mortenson does not accept unsolicited agency communications without a valid agreement.