Data Center Structured Cabling - Project Manager

Overview

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Manager for our Data Center Structured Cabling Team with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem solve and bring together viable solutions.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Project Manager will provide overall leadership direction to a project; including the management of project quality, timeliness, and safety, as well as mentoring the project team. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service.

Travel
: 100% on a rotation

Locations Include
: LA, NM, WY, WI, IN

• Manage the overall financial health of projects
• Support and potentially lead EPC contract negotiations with customers, including assembly of technical exhibits, the scope of work, and project schedules to align with contract requirements.
• Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phase for all major subs and suppliers, including RFP creation, vendor solicitation, technical scoping, risk analysis, budget alignment, and contract negotiations.
• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections
• Determine and allocate project estimates into the financial system
• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make budget management decisions
• Provide financial and billings to Accounting for timely payment
• Create monthly owner billings

• Manage and oversee budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers
• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts

• Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s)
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Approve timecards for on-site team members
• Provide ongoing feedback on work performance

• Function 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 opportunities

• Manage change orders and determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives
• Obtain the customer/architect’s approval

• Minimum six years of related previous experience
• Proven ability to assist with 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
• Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, data center project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

• Minimum of four years field experience in a relevant low voltage industry
• Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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: $113,500 - $170,300. Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%). Base pay is positioned within the range based…