Senior Project Manager I

About the Role

• Supervise overall financial health of projects • Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections • Allocate project estimates into financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices • Provide financials and billings to Accounting, create monthly owner billings • Manage subcontracts, suppliers, budget, and selections • Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers; assign jobs and provide training • Serve as primary point of contact with owner and on‑site representative • Resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and secure approvals • Maintain schedule and budget; manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget management
• ▸cost coding
• ▸schedule control
• ▸risk management
• ▸subcontract management
• ▸client liaison

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership for one large project or multiple projects, overseeing quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. The role involves developing and improving customer relationships through excellent service and requires strong written and verbal communication skills to interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment. Flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, efficiency, high integrity, and confidentiality are essential for success. Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation for unwanted solicitations; agency emails, calls, or solicitations are not accepted without a valid agreement. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience • Minimum eight years of construction management/project management experience • Ability to manage multiple large, complex projects • Strong active listening and effective communication skills, open to diverse input • Basic understanding of construction law and standard business practices • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project, and web applications • Positive professional attitude and strong customer service orientation • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 100%

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸8+ years
• ▸project management
• ▸communication
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸driver's license

Benefits

The base pay range for this position is $144,300‑$216,500, with higher ranges for offices in Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C., and the salary is positioned within the range based on knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered, and candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Medical, prescription drug, and vision coverage at no additional cost • Dental plan • 401(k) retirement 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 tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources • Tuition reimbursement • Adoption assistance • Gym membership discount program

Work Environment

Onsite