Construction Project Executive 1

Job Description

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I who is responsible for

providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. This individual will have the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Responsibilities

Provide overall management for large projects
Lead the project team
Ensure key and successful customer relations
Assist operating groups with winning work
Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships
Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out
Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process
Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects
Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships
Provide oversight and accountability for large projects
Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices
Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery
Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent field
Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction management overseeing large projects
Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
Current driver’s license
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
Ability to travel up 50-75%

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