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Assistant Project Manager - Structured Cabling

SUMMARY:

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager-Structured Cabling 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.

Location: TBD - location and project will be assigned. This role will require 100% travel on a rotational basis (on average it could be 3-4 weeks on a project site / about 1 week at home. This schedule is an estimate as it is also based on project need)

*Traveling opportunities across the U.S. include but not limited to: LA, CA, TX, NM, WY, WI, IN, UT, IL

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which may include:

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 another 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 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 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

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of related 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
• Current driver's license
• Ability to travel 100%

A few benefits offered include: 

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

• 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 conciergewith extensive work-life resources 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Gym Membership Discount Program 

The base compensation range for this role is: $102,000 - $137,700 (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, skill and experience with consideration given to internal equity.   

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Please make note:  

• 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. 

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. 

Other Items to Note 

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.