Project Manager I and II - Construction

Mortenson • Butner, NC

3h • $113,500 - $198,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Mortenson is hiring Project Managers at Levels I and II to lead project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring project teams and developing customer relationships through excellent service. Candidates may apply at either level based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation depends on factors including experience and location, and the position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

The role requires full-time presence at assigned project sites in North Carolina. Most assignments are within a 90-mile radius of the Charlotte office, although assignments outside that area may be required. Project Manager I requires at least six years of construction management or related experience. Project Manager II requires at least seven years of construction management or related experience with large projects valued at $20 million or more.

Mortenson is a builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) company operating in markets including sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. The company states a commitment to equal employment opportunity and to ensuring the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 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 Engineering, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Current driver’s license.
• Ability to fulfill 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.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Active listening and effective communication skills, including openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use.
• Project Manager I: at least six years of construction management or related experience.
• Project Manager II: at least seven years of construction management or related experience with large projects ($20 million or more).
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employment visa sponsorship.
• Must be present full time at assigned project sites in North Carolina; assignments may be outside the area within 90 miles of the Charlotte office.

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall financial health of projects, including subcontracts and suppliers.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and allocate project estimates in the financial system.
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and provide financial information and billings to Accounting for timely payment.
• Create monthly owner billings and manage billings and contracts, including contract buyouts.
• Oversee the budget for trade partners and suppliers and make selections of those partners and suppliers.
• Lead and manage Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, assign work, and facilitate and manage career development.
• Approve timecards for on-site team members and provide ongoing feedback on work performance.
• Serve as the main point of contact for the owner and on-site representative, assist with reviewing the owner agreement, and resolve site concerns.
• Execute and manage change orders, determine when to submit them to the owner or on-site representatives, and obtain customer or architect approval.
• Maintain the schedule and budget through project completion; provide high-level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance; and build relationships across diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.

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, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D), and disability insurance.
• No-cost mental health tool and concierge with work-life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption assistance.
• Gym membership discount program.
• Incentive plan eligibility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager