Design Phase Manager II

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

📋 Description

• Provide overall leadership for projects during the design phase, focusing on customer experience, financial performance, scheduling, estimating, design, and planning to ensure a seamless transition to construction operations.

• Direct the project team to achieve alignment in scope and budget, synchronize schedules, promote an integrated team environment, ensure construction readiness, and deliver outstanding financial results.

• Establish and oversee project budget and scope expectations, maintain budget trending logs, and manage all related communications and resources.

• Develop and manage project schedules and key milestones, holding team members accountable for achieving established targets.

• Ensure that all necessary regulatory approvals and permits are acquired.

• Guarantee proper alignment of design documentation and the project execution plan.

• Oversee the preparation of bid packages and contract manuals.

• Identify and address technical design and specification issues.

• Formulate a project margin plan and serve as the primary liaison with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners throughout the design phase, leading the overall project team.

• Monitor and evaluate project success factors for clients, design partners, and the Mortenson team.

• Promote an integrated team culture through effective communication and collaboration.

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

• Build and maintain relationships with individuals from various backgrounds and organizational levels.

• Lead by example, provide effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance effectively.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• A minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience.

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

• Attention to detail necessary to organize and manage multiple project tasks.

• Basic understanding of construction law and widely 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 and communicate Mortenson policies effectively.

• Active listening skills and effective communication, with a willingness to consider diverse perspectives and feedback.

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

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

🏝️ Benefits

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

• Dental plan.

• 401k retirement plan with a generous matching contribution from Mortenson.

• Paid time off, holidays, and other forms of paid leave.

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

• Complimentary mental health tools and concierge services with extensive work-life resources.

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Adoption assistance.

• Discounts on gym memberships.