Assistant Project Manager - Power Delivery

About the Role

• Control project costs and manage finances. • Collaborate with preconstruction on estimates and schedules. • Coordinate project scopes of work. • Review and compile pay applications, change orders, and financial documents. • Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive. • Draft client proposals and administer contracts. • Award and manage subcontracts. • Provide direction for safe, timely project completion. • Mentor and coach project engineers and team members. • Assign jobs and guide career development. • Lead subcontractors and suppliers, supervise budgets, and recommend trade partners. • Conduct project buyouts and facilitate coordination meetings. • Perform on‑site project manager duties for small‑scope projects. • Implement quality plans meeting customer performance criteria.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸schedule coordination
• ▸scope management
• ▸pay applications
• ▸subcontract management
• ▸quality planning

What You Bring

Mortenson seeks an experienced Assistant Project Manager for the Power Delivery Services Group. The role partners with the Project Manager from bid preparation through client acceptance and includes leading, coaching, and mentoring team members. Strong communication, flexibility, integrity, and confidentiality are essential. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience). • Minimum six years of relevant experience. • Proven ability to support complex projects. • Strong detail orientation and multitasking skills. • Basic knowledge of construction law and business practices. • Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office and related web applications. • Professional attitude with strong customer service skills. • Ability to interpret and apply Mortenson policies. • Valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸6+ years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸detail‑oriented
• ▸customer service
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The position offers a base salary ranging from $120,000 to $137,700, with higher rates for Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C., and is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. Employees receive comprehensive benefits, including health, vision, dental, retirement savings with matching contributions, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition assistance, adoption support, and gym discounts. • 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 and adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

Onsite