Senior Project Manager I - Solar Group

Company: M. A. Mortenson Company
Location: Minneapolis
Posted on: February 2, 2025

Job Description:

OverviewMortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an extraordinary customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002------What are you waiting for?The Big Picture for a Senior Project Manager:Do you have the aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise? Are you capable of problem solving and generating creative solutions?Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects to include the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team. You will develop and improve customer relationships by providing excellent service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with 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. The Senior Project Manager is based on the project site.ResponsibilitiesWhat will you be doing in the Solar and Emerging Renewables Group?Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:Supervise the overall financial health of projects

• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimate into financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billingsHandle subcontracts and suppliers for the project
  • Handle the budget and make selections of subcontractors and suppliers
  • Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyoutsLead Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
    • Provide job assignments and lead career development
    • Approve time cards for on-site team members
    • Provide training
    • Review work performance; figure out rewards and/or performance management measuresFunction as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative
      • Assist with the review of the owner agreement
      • Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative
      • Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunitiesHandle change orders
        • Decide when to submit to the owner or on-site representative
        • Obtain the customer and/or architect's approvalOther duties as assigned including
          • Maintain schedule and budget until project completion
          • Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members
          • Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision-making to assure project success
          • Responsible for dispute resolutionQualificationsHow will you succeed?
            • Minimum eight years of construction management or related experience
            • Ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
            • Experience managing complex utility solar projects or large industrial projects
            • Previous experience managing complex self-perform projects
            • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and run 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
            • Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
            • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
            • Current driver's license
            • Ability to be based on the project site.
            • Career focusedEducation:
              • Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experienceMortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.
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