Design Phase Manager I - Power Delivery

Mortenson•Brainerd, MN

4d•$113,500 - $170,300

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking a Design Phase Manager I for its Power Delivery Solutions Group. The role partners with Construction Executives to provide dedicated design-phase services to project owners and design teams. The manager coordinates with staff at all levels and must demonstrate flexibility, resourcefulness, initiative, efficiency, professionalism, integrity, and confidentiality. The position also fulfills development responsibilities for complex battery storage projects. The role leads design development and helps translate an owner's vision and requirements into a constructible design solution. It provides direction on construction means, methods, and materials; supports constructability, logistics, and design-assist coordination; and leads the estimating team in creating technical and financial cost documentation. The Design Phase Manager also mentors and evaluates Design Phase Engineers and serves as the primary contact for owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase. The position offers a base pay range of $113,500–$170,300, with location adjustments for certain offices, and is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Visa sponsorship is not offered; candidates must already be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, or Architectural Engineering; Construction Management; Estimating; or an equivalent field.
Minimum 10 years of related field experience.
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks.
Risk management skills.
Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office, Power Project, and pertinent web applications.
Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills.
Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively.
Ability to resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate manner.
Openness to change based on diverse input and feedback.
Ability to work effectively with people from diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
Adaptive and effective communication and active listening skills.
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors.
Strong cross-cultural relationship-building and influencing skills at all organizational levels.
Track record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks.
Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of construction and building design.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Lead team members in resourcefulness, self-starting work habits, and problem solving.
Mentor, manage, and evaluate Design Phase Engineers.
Act as the primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase.
Learn and understand owners’ project needs, goals, and requirements.
Promote open communication and issue resolution between team members.
Lead design development and translate the owner’s vision into a constructible design solution.
Provide direction on construction means, methods, and materials for project documents.
Support project constructability and logistics, and coordinate with design-assist trade partners.
Lead the estimating team in translating the design solution into technical and financial cost documentation.
Fulfill development responsibilities for complex battery storage projects.

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 extensive work-life resources.
Tuition reimbursement.
Adoption assistance.
Gym membership discount program.
Eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.