Senior Preconstruction Design Phase Manager I - Solar

About the role

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Preconstruction Design Phase Manager (Senior DPM) to join our Solar group. The role involves interacting with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, requiring flexibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Lead project team during design phase to ensure customer experience, financial performance, and smooth transition to construction.
• Achieve scope, budget, and schedule alignment; ensure construction readiness.
• Create and manage project budgets, scopes, and key milestones; hold team accountable.
• Obtain regulatory approvals and permits.
• Align design documents with project execution plan.
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals.
• Resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Develop or review project margin plans; minimize risk and enhance opportunities.
• Act as primary contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
• Monitor and measure project success factors.
• Foster an integrated team experience with clear roles and communication.
• Lead by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.
• Minimum of 10 years of related experience.
• Risk management skills.
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Active listening skills and effective communication.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.

Pay

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 - $216,500. (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.

Schedule

Flexible, varying based on project needs.