Design Phase Manager II

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Minnesota.

📋 Description

• Provide comprehensive leadership for projects during the design phase, focusing on customer experience, financial outcomes, scheduling, estimation, design, and planning.

• Guide project teams to achieve alignment on scope and budget, schedules, integrated team experiences, construction readiness, and financial performance.

• Develop and manage project budgets, scope expectations, budget trending logs, communication strategies, and resource allocation.

• Create and oversee project schedules and key milestones; ensure accountability among team members.

• Secure necessary regulatory approvals and permits.

• Ensure that design documents align with project execution plans.

• Manage bid packages and contract manuals effectively.

• Identify and address technical design and specification issues.

• Formulate project margin strategies.

• Serve as the primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the design phase.

• Monitor and evaluate success factors for customers, design partners, and Mortenson teams.

• Promote integrated team experiences through effective communication and collaboration.

• Manage, mentor, and guide team members during the design phase to provide clear direction and support career development.

• Cultivate relationships with individuals from various backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Lead by example, offer coaching and constructive feedback, and manage performance effectively.

• Perform additional duties as required.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or a related field.

• At least eight (8) years of relevant experience.

• Strong orientation towards teamwork, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

• Attention to detail necessary for organizing and managing multiple project tasks.

• Fundamental understanding of construction law and commonly accepted business practices.

• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software, and relevant web applications.

• Demonstrated positive and professional demeanor, along with strong customer service skills.

• Ability to interpret Mortenson policies effectively.

• Active listening skills and effective communication, with openness to diverse input and feedback.

• Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time.

• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and the use of Affirmative Action plans.

• Visa sponsorship is not available; must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous match from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leave options.

• Employer-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

• Access to a no-cost mental health tool and concierge service with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Adoption assistance.

• Discount program for gym memberships.

• Eligibility for incentive plans.