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Mortenson

Assistant Project Manager

Mortenson, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

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Assistant Project Manager – Mortenson Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in our Power Delivery Services Group to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role.

Responsibilities

Perform cost control and financial management

Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule

Coordinate scopes of work

Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and project financial documentation

Partner with Project Manager or Construction Executive

Draft client proposals

Administer and manage contracts

Award subcontracts

Provide direction to project team for safe and timely project completion

Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others

Provide job assignments and lead career development

Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)

Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project

Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners

Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners

Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors for project coordination

Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects

Implement a quality plan ensuring customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Minimum six years of related previous experience

Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead multiple project tasks

Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level

Demonstrated positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies

Current driver’s license

Benefits

Medical and prescription drug plans (including 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

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount program

Base pay range: $99,500 min - $134,300 max. (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%).

This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Important Notes

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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 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.

Only legally authorized U.S. workers without sponsorship for employment visa status are eligible (e.g., H1B, 0‑1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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