Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction

Mortenson • Miami, TX

8h • $102,000 - $137,700

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager for data center construction. The role partners with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance and leads, coaches, and mentors project team members. The Assistant Project Manager supports cost control, financial management, project planning, contract administration, subcontractor and supplier management, and safe and timely project completion. The position may also perform Project Manager duties on small-scope projects and implement quality plans that meet customer performance criteria in design and construction.

The role requires effective relationship-building with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels, leadership by example, coaching and feedback, and performance management. Travel may be required up to 100%.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• At least 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 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.
• Draft client proposals.
• Administer and manage contracts.
• Award subcontracts.
• 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.
• Assign work and manage career development.
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineers and Project Engineers.
• Manage project subcontractors and suppliers.
• 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 needed.
• Implement a quality plan to ensure customer-specified performance criteria in design and construction.
• Build effective working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead by example, provide coaching and feedback, and manage 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

What This Job Offers

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