Assistant Project Manager

Mortenson•Edinburg, TX

3d•$102,000 - $137,700•Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager responsible for partnering with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. The role leads, coaches, and mentors project team members and supports safe, timely, and quality project completion. The position may include performing on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil or 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 legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Perform cost control and financial management, including working with Preconstruction on project estimates and schedules, coordinating scopes of work, and reviewing and compiling pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation.
Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive to draft client proposals, administer and manage contracts, and award subcontracts.
Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion.
Act as a liaison for project engineers, mentor and coach others, provide job assignments, manage career development, and guide Field Engineers and Project Engineers.
Manage subcontractors and suppliers, supervise subcontractor and trade partner budgets, make recommendations, lead project buyout, and facilitate project coordination meetings.
Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects as assigned.
Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer's 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 effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance.

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.