Description
utility installations
permit acquisition
risk assessment
contract administration
budget management
team leadership
The executive will oversee all phases of utility work, from coordinating water, sewer, electrical, gas, and telecom installations to securing permits, easements, and approvals with municipalities. They will also develop risk assessments and contingency plans to maintain schedule and cost performance.
- Establish and maintain customer and community relationships
- Conduct key customer service visits from pre‑construction to close‑out
- Review proposals and participate in the RFP process
- Serve as primary customer contact for assigned projects
- Provide oversight and accountability for large utility projects
- Manage contract administration, including terms, change orders, and invoices
- Maintain project budgets and pricing for profitable delivery
- Lead and mentor project teams with performance management
- Coordinate utility installations (water, sewer, electrical, gas, telecom) to align with schedules
- Collaborate with municipalities and utility providers to secure permits, easements, and approvals
- Develop utility risk assessments and contingency plans
Requirements
construction degree
10+ years
project management
microsoft office
utility experience
75% travel
Mortenson is seeking a Project Executive I with extensive utility experience to lead large‑scale projects. The role involves overall project management, guiding project teams, and fostering strong customer relationships while supporting business development initiatives.
Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in a construction‑related field and have at least ten years of experience managing complex projects. Strong organizational skills, a solid grasp of construction law, proficiency with Microsoft Office and project tools, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to travel up to 75% are required.
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil, architectural engineering, or construction management
- Minimum 10 years of construction management experience on large projects
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects from development through close‑out
- Detail‑oriented with strong organizational skills
- Basic knowledge of construction law and business practices
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and project/web applications
- Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills
- Current driver’s license and ability to travel up to 75%
Benefits
The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $164,000 to $246,000, with higher rates in select locations, alongside a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, and various wellness resources. Mortenson promotes remote work options and is committed to equal employment opportunity.
- Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental plans at no extra cost
- 401k retirement plan with generous employer 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 work‑life resources
- Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discount
- Base salary $164k–$246k, higher in select locations
- Remote‑work eligible
Training + Development
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