Assistant Project Manager

About the Role

• Perform cost control and financial management, including reviewing pay applications and change requests. • Collaborate with preconstruction on project estimates, schedules, and scopes of work. • Draft client proposals and administer contracts, awarding subcontracts as needed. • Lead and mentor project team members, providing job assignments and career development. • Direct and guide Field Engineers and Project Engineers, ensuring safe and timely project completion. • Supervise subcontractors and suppliers, leading buyout, budget recommendations, and coordination meetings. • Implement quality plans to meet customer-specified performance criteria in design and construction. • Perform on‑site Project Manager duties for small‑scope projects.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸cost control
• ▸project estimating
• ▸contract admin
• ▸subcontract supervision
• ▸quality planning
• ▸on‑site pm

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to partner with the Project Manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. The role involves leading, coaching, and mentoring project team members while maintaining strong communication across all staff levels in a dynamic environment. Success requires flexibility, inventiveness, dedication, efficiency, high integrity, and confidentiality. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management (or equivalent experience). • Bring at least six years of related experience and ability to manage complex projects. • Demonstrate detail‑orientation, basic knowledge of construction law, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and project web applications. • Exhibit strong communication, customer service, and professional attitude, with a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸6+ years
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸project web
• ▸communication
• ▸leadership

Benefits

The base pay range for this role is $102,000 to $137,700, with higher rates for locations such as Denver, Chicago, Seattle, Portland, and Washington, D.C., and includes eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Additional notes indicate the typical posting duration and that the position does not offer visa sponsorship. • Offer comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, 401(k) match, paid time off, life/disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym membership discounts. • Base salary ranges from $102,000 to $137,700, adjusted higher for specific office locations, and eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Work Environment

Onsite