Assistant Precon / Design Phase Manager- Solar

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager / Assistant Preconstruction Manager to join our Solar Group. As an ADPM, you will 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. The Assistant Design Phase Manager is responsible for providing technical project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning, that results in a smooth transition to construction operations. Provide project leadership during the design phase of smaller-scale projects and / or support the Design Phase Manager with project leadership during the design phase of larger-scale projects. May work on two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

This is the perfect opportunity for someone who wants to use their project management experience in the preconstruction phase where you’ll get to design impactful projects from the ground up. Now is the time to embark on your career journey with Mortenson.

Travel : once a month or more, varies on project

Locations : Remote based, hybrid if located near a physical office location, preferred states MN, TX, CO

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness
• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations
• Manage budget trending logs and associated communications
• Support Design Phase Manager / Project Executive with design phase cost issues
• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones
• Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs
• Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
• Manage / attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases
• Coordinate design reviews with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals
• Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team
• Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc.
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits
• Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams
• Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans
• Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration
• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project / field engineers
• Manage project transition to project management team
• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Perform other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

A few benefits offered include :

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

The base pay range for this role  is $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%).

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.

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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. Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.