

Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
5 hours ago
$144,300 - $216,500
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
United States
Office Full-Time
Company Size
4,800 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
The Design Phase Manager is responsible for leading the project team through the design phase, ensuring alignment of scope, budget, and schedule, and preparing the project for construction. This includes establishing budgets, schedules, regulatory approvals, bid packages, and resolving technical design issues while fostering an integrated team environment and maintaining clear communication with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners.
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Design Phase Manager who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. The role requires flexibility, resourcefulness, proactivity, professionalism, and confidentiality, with an aptitude to anticipate problems and devise viable solutions. Strong written and verbal communication and attention to detail are essential. The Design Phase Manager translates the owner’s vision into design solutions and construction parameters, leading the design process and team members, and may manage one large or two simultaneous projects.
Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in construction engineering, architecture, construction management, estimating, or a related field, and at least ten years of relevant experience. Candidates must possess strong risk‑management abilities, intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and related web applications, excellent active‑listening and communication skills, and the ability to travel up to 100%. Knowledge of equal‑employment‑opportunity policies and inclusive practices is also required.
The position offers a base salary ranging from $144,300 to $216,500, with higher rates for certain locations, and eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and prescription coverage at no extra cost, a 401(k) plan with a generous match, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym‑membership discount.