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Mortenson

Project Executive - Higher Education Construction

itasca, IL

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Mortenson lists this Project Executive - Higher Education Construction opportunity in itasca, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

SUMMARY   

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I who is responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. This individual will have 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.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships  

Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out  

Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process  

Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects  

Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships  

Provide oversight and accountability for large projects  

Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices  

Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery  

Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team  

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction overseeing higher education construction projects  and other large scale construction projects $75 million+

Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects  

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   

Current driver’s license  

Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use  

A few benefits offered include:   

(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 $168,100 - $252,200. (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.    

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Please make note:   

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.   

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.   

ABOUT MORTENSON  

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.   

Let’s Redefine Possible®   

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.  

Other Items to Note  

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.  

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.

Worksite address

itasca, IL, 60143, US

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