Preconstruction Design Phase Manager - Solar

Mortenson

7h

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Design Phase Manager (DPM)
to join our Solar group who can interact with staff at all levels, remain
flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient in a dynamic environment,
anticipate and solve problems creatively, and ensure the owner’s vision is
translated into design solutions and construction parameters, while
demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and
potentially managing two projects simultaneously or one larger project. 

As a DPM, you'll use your utility scale solar experience to actively engage with
a variety of stakeholders (EORs, clients, internal team members) to manage the
design process. You'll skillfully guide and facilitate conversations ensuring
alignment between all parties while connecting the dots across technical and
financial domains. You see the bigger picture but can also work through contract
details and analyze risk. You're a project manager at heart who wants to get in
at the ground level.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum of six years relevant experience
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Ability to travel up to 50%

Nice To Haves

• Utility scale solar experience preferred
• Self-perform experience preferred
• Construction and renewables experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage the design process and work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations
• Facilitate solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design-build projects
• Develop and present project proposals
• Create detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules
• Conduct detailed construction planning, including subcontractor selections and site utilization
• Lead design team in incorporating constructability, logistics, and customer expectations
• Guide estimating team in developing technical design aspects and cost documentation
• Manage design phase costs, including estimates, value engineering, and budget management
• Ensure regulatory approvals and risk management requirements are met
• Implement LEED tracking and analysis
• Oversee and mentor design phase team members, providing resources and support
• Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring decisions
• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the design process
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing improvement suggestions
• Perform other duties as assigned

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