Mortenson · 2 months ago
Construction Assistant Project Manager - Civil (Excavation) - Site Development
MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $134K/yr
5+ years expMortenson is currently seeking an experienced Construction Assistant Project Manager to join their Civil Group. The role involves partnering with the project manager throughout the project lifecycle, leading and mentoring team members, and ensuring the successful completion of excavation projects.
Commercial Real EstateConstructionReal Estate
No H1B
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 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
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
Minimum five years of excavation experience
Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large excavation projects
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage 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
100% travel required, with rotations home monthly
Current driver's license
Preferred
Experience with large self-perform excavation projects
Supervisory or leadership experience
Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies
Site development- data centers experience
Renewable or site development experience
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
Adoption Assistance
Gym Membership Discount Program
Company
Mortenson
Mortenson is a U.S.-based, top-25 builder, developer and provider of energy and engineering services committed to helping organizations move their strategies forward.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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