SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem-solve and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
• Minimum five years of related previous experience, preferably experience with a mechanical or electrical contractor
• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license

• 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 other project financial documentation
• Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive
• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts
• Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion
• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project
• Oversee budget for and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
• Lead and direct the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to installation
• Direct and manage the commissioning process on the project inclusive of the start-up plan, COT, commissioning schedule, and functional testing
• Lead all activities required in the project closeout inclusive of operations and maintenance manuals, model turn over and training
• Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
• Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small scope projects
• Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction