Preconstruction Design Phase Manager - Solar

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager I (DPM) to join our Solar group who can interact with staff at all levels, remain flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient in a dynamic environment, anticipate and solve problems creatively, and ensure the owner’s vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters, while demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and potentially managing two projects simultaneously or one larger project.

As a DPM, you’ll use your utility scale solar experience to actively engage with a variety of stakeholders (EORs, clients, internal team members) to manage the design process. You’ll skillfully guide and facilitate conversations ensuring alignment between all parties while connecting the dots across technical and financial domains. You see the bigger picture but can also work through contract details and analyze risk.

You’re a project manager at heart who wants to get in at the ground level, at the front‑end of construction. Design impactful projects from the ground up.

Location: Any home base location in the United States; preference given to those that can work from our MN‑HQ or any regional office

Travel: flexible; varies based on project locations

• Manage the design process and work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations
• Facilitate solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design‑build projects
• Develop and present project proposals
• Create detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules
• Conduct detailed construction planning, including subcontractor selections and site utilization
• Lead design team in incorporating constructability, logistics, and customer expectations
• Guide estimating team in developing technical design aspects and cost documentation
• Manage design phase costs, including estimates, value engineering, and budget management
• Ensure regulatory approvals and risk management requirements are met
• Oversee and mentor design phase team members, providing resources and support
• Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring decisions
• Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the design process
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing improvement suggestions
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum of six years relevant experience
• Utility scale solar experience highly preferred
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage 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
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Ability to travel up to 50%

(for Non‑Craft & Non‑Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• 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 pay range for this role is $110,700 - $166,100. (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 on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

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