Assistant Design Phase Manager

Mortenson • Nashville, TN

21h • $102,000 - $137,700

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager to provide technical project leadership during the design phase, covering customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning to support a smooth transition to construction operations. The role leads the design phase for smaller-scale projects and/or supports the Design Phase Manager with larger-scale projects. The position may work on two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

The role requires collaboration with staff at all levels in a changing environment, with flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, efficiency, professionalism, and confidentiality. The Assistant Design Phase Manager also helps lead and develop design-phase team members and manages the transition of projects to the project management team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; Estimating; or an equivalent field.
• At least five years of relevant experience.
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office, project applications, and pertinent web applications.
• Positive and professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the project team to achieve schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, and construction readiness.
• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations.
• Manage budget trending logs and related communications.
• Support the Design Phase Manager and 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 proposals and the design phase in alignment with estimates and requests for proposals (RFPs).
• Coordinate and manage the proposal process during active RFPs.
• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders.
• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns.
• Manage or attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases.
• Coordinate design reviews with the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team.
• Handle bid packages and contract manuals.
• Coordinate design-phase meetings with the owner, design partners, and internal team.
• Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, and others.
• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of the EPC Agreement and key exhibits.
• Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams.
• Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans.
• Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration.
• Manage, mentor, and guide design-phase team engineers and project/field engineers.
• Manage project transition to the project management team.
• Build relationships with people from diverse backgrounds and across organizational levels.
• Lead by example, provide coaching, and manage team performance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 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 work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level