Structured Cabling - Assistant Project Manager

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager in our Data Center Structured Cabling team to partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members.

Travel: 100% on a rotation. Locations: LA, NM, WY, WI, IN.

• Perform cost control and financial management:
  • Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
  • Coordinate scopes of work
  • Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation
• Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive:
  • Draft client proposals
  • Contract administration and management
  • Award subcontracts
• Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion:
  • Act as liaison for project engineers; mentor and coach others
  • Provide job assignments and lead career development
  • Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project:
  • Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
  • Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
  • Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
• Perform on‑site Project Manager duties on small‑scope projects.
• Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six years of related previous experience.
• Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and lead multiple project tasks.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Microsoft Office and project and web application skills at an intermediate level.
• Positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
• Current driver’s license.

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401k retirement plan with a generous 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 extensive work‑life resources.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Gym Membership Discount Program.

The base compensation range for this role is $102,000 – $137,700. The range is higher in Denver, CO and Chicago, IL by 5%, in Seattle, WA and Portland, OR by 10%, and in Washington, DC by 12.5%. This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.

Mortenson is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.