Energy Storage - Assistant Design Phase Manager

About the Role

The Assistant Design Phase Manager will guide project teams through budget and scope management, schedule creation, permitting, design coordination, risk review, and team mentorship, ultimately transitioning projects to the construction management team. This position demands strong collaboration, communication, and leadership to align design documents, resolve technical issues, and maintain construction readiness. • Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness • Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations • Manage budget trending logs and associated communications • Support Design Phase Manager/Project Executive with design phase cost issues • Create and manage project schedules and key milestones • Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance • Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained • Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs • Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs • Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders • Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns • Manage/attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases • Coordinate design reviews with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team • Handle bid packages and contract manuals • Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team • Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc. • Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits • Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams • Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans • Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration • Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers • Manage project transition to project management team • Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels • Lead by example, provide coaching, and manage team performance

Key Responsibilities

• ▸budget management
• ▸schedule creation
• ▸permitting
• ▸design coordination
• ▸risk review
• ▸team mentorship

What You Bring

Applicants must hold a relevant bachelor's degree, have at least five years of experience, be able to travel up to 25%, and be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship. Mortenson’s job postings typically remain open for a minimum of five days, with an average duration of 44 days. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or related field • Minimum five years of relevant experience • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills • Detail‑oriented with ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks • Basic understanding of construction law and standard business practices • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project, and related web applications • Positive professional attitude and strong customer‑service skills • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies • Active listening and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans • Ability to travel up to 25% • Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸5+ years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸teamwork
• ▸leadership
• ▸travel

Benefits

Mortenson is a leading builder, developer, and EPC firm serving markets such as renewable energy, data centers, sports, and healthcare, and is committed to equal employment opportunity and inclusive workplace practices. The company offers a base salary between $102,000 and $137,700 (adjusted for select locations), comprehensive medical and dental plans, retirement matching, paid time off, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. • 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 • Base pay range $102,000 – $137,700 (higher in select locations)

Work Environment

Office Full-Time