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M. A. Mortenson Company

Design Phase Manager IDesign Phase Manager I Design Phase Manager I

salt lake city, UT

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M. A. Mortenson Company lists this Design Phase Manager IDesign Phase Manager I Design Phase Manager I opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager I 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.

Responsibilities

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.

Implement LEED tracking and analysis.

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.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field.

Minimum of six years relevant experience.

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.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Benefits Offered

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 $113,500 MIN - $170,300 MAX. (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 Policy

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

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Worksite address

salt lake city, UT, 84193, US

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