Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

• Control costs and manage project finances • Collaborate with Preconstruction on estimates and schedules • Coordinate scopes of work and review pay applications and change requests • Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive and draft client proposals • Administer contracts, award subcontracts, and supervise budget recommendations • Lead, mentor, and assign tasks to project team, field engineers, and project engineers • Direct subcontractors and suppliers; facilitate coordination meetings • Perform on‑site Project Manager duties for small‑scope projects • Implement a quality plan to meet customer performance criteria

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸estimating
• ▸scope coordination
• ▸contract admin
• ▸subcontractor management
• ▸quality planning

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. The role involves leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members while maintaining strong communication across all staff levels. Success requires flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience) • Minimum six years of relevant experience • Ability to assist with complex projects and manage multiple tasks • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and related web applications • Professional attitude, strong customer service, and effective communication of Mortenson policies • Valid driver’s license • Visa sponsorship not offered; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸6 years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸construction law
• ▸customer service
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The position offers a base pay range of $102,000 to $137,700, with higher rates for select locations, and eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym discounts. Visa sponsorship is not available; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental coverage at no additional cost • 401(k) plan with generous Mortenson match • Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance • No‑cost mental health tools and concierge services • Tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discount program • Base pay $102,000–$137,700, higher in select locations; eligible for incentive plan

Work Environment

Onsite