Assistant Project Manager

Mortenson•McAllen, TX

2d•$102,000 - $137,700•Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. The role leads, coaches, and mentors project team members and supports project financial management, contract administration, subcontractor and supplier coordination, and safe and timely project completion. It may also involve performing on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects and implementing quality plans that meet customer performance criteria in design and construction. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience, and at least five years of related experience. Travel may be required up to 100%. The position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. The stated base pay range is $102,000–$137,700, with higher ranges for certain listed office locations. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
Minimum five years of related previous experience.
Current driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects.
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
Intermediate skills in 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.
Ability to travel up to 100%.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform cost control and financial management.
Work with Preconstruction on project estimates and schedules.
Coordinate scopes of work.
Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation.
Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive on client proposals, contract administration and management, and subcontract awards.
Provide direction to the project team to support safe and timely project completion.
Act as a liaison for project engineers and mentor and coach others.
Provide job assignments and manage career development.
Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s).
Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project.
Supervise subcontractor and trade-partner budgets and make recommendations.
Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners.
Facilitate and lead coordination meetings between subcontractors.
Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects, as assigned.
Implement a quality plan that ensures customer-specified performance criteria in design and construction.
Build effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Lead team members by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage performance effectively.

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.