Energy Storage - Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

• 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 other project financial documentation • Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive • Draft client proposals • Administer and manage contracts • Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion • Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others • Assign jobs and lead career development • Guide Field Engineers and Project Engineers • Lead subcontractors and suppliers • Supervise budget and recommend subcontractors and trade partners • Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners • Facilitate meetings between subcontractors for project coordination • Perform on‑site Project Manager duties on small‑scope projects • Implement a quality plan to meet customer performance criteria in design and construction

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸estimating
• ▸scope coordination
• ▸pay applications
• ▸contract admin
• ▸quality plan

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join the Energy Storage Group and partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. The role involves leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members, requiring strong communication skills, flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, efficiency, integrity, and confidentiality. Job postings typically remain open a minimum of five days, averaging 44 days, and Mortenson does not accept unsolicited agency contacts without a valid agreement. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience • Minimum six years of related experience • Ability to assist with responsibilities for complex projects • Detail‑oriented to organize and lead multiple project tasks • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project and web applications • Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies • Current driver’s license

Requirements

• ▸construction degree
• ▸6 years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸construction law
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸leadership

Benefits

This is a traveling project manager position with 100% rotation across locations in Arizona, Texas, California, Colorado, and New Mexico. The base compensation range for this role is $102,000 – $137,700, with higher ranges for certain office locations. Base pay is determined by knowledge, skill, experience, and internal equity. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. • Medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage at no additional cost • Dental plan • 401(k) 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 resources • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program

Work Environment

Onsite