Project Executive I - Civil Infrastructure

Mortenson • Denver, CO

1d • $168,100 - $252,200

About The Position

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Executive to provide overall management for large civil infrastructure projects, lead project teams, maintain successful customer relations, and assist operating groups with winning work. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a changing environment while remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, efficient, professional, and discreet.

The Project Executive provides oversight and accountability for large projects, serves as the primary customer contact for assigned projects, and supports work from pre-construction through close-out. The position also contributes to business development, contract and financial administration, and project team leadership. Travel of up to 50–75% is required. Visa sponsorship is not offered; applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or an equivalent field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in construction management overseeing large projects.
• Civil infrastructure experience.
• Proven ability to fulfill development-to-closeout responsibilities for multiple 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, with strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Current driver’s license.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
• Ability to travel up to 50–75%.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships.
• Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out.
• Preview proposals and participate in the Request for Proposal process.
• Act as the primary customer contact for assigned projects.
• Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships.
• Provide oversight and accountability for large projects.
• Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices.
• Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing to support profitable delivery.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for the project team.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans, including vision coverage at no additional cost (for eligible Non-Craft and Non-Union Craft employees working 25 or more hours per week).
• 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: Senior