Assistant Project Manager

Mortenson • Omaha, NE

58d

About The Position

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in our Data Center Solutions Group to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success in this role. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum six years of related previous experience
• Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead multiple project tasks
• Possess a basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Demonstrated positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Current driver's license
• Ability to travel 100%

Responsibilities

• Perform cost control and financial management
• Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
• Coordinate scopes of work
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and another project financial documentation
• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts
• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
• Provide job assignments and lead career development
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous 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 extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees