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Mortenson Construction

Senior Project Manager - Construction

salt lake city, UT

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Mortenson Construction lists this Senior Project Manager - Construction opportunity in salt lake city, Utah. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Senior Project Manager I and II that will provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects, including the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, and mentoring the project team. You will develop and improve customer relationships by providing excellent service. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary as you will be interacting with staff at all levels in an ever‑changing environment. Your ability to remain flexible, inventive, dedicated, and efficient with a high level of integrity and confidentiality is vital to your success.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervise overall financial health of projects while developing and maintaining project financial and equipment projections

Allocate project estimates into the financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices

Provide financials and billings to Accounting, create monthly owner billings

Handle subcontracts and suppliers, manage budget and selections

Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, provide job assignments and training, manage career development

Function as main point of contact with owner and on‑site representative and resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and obtain necessary customer/architect approvals

Maintain schedule and budget, manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance

Determine cost codes, approve invoices, manage budget decisions

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Current driver's license

Basic understanding of construction law and business practices

Senior Project Manager I

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 8 years of construction management or related experience

Base pay range: $144,300 Min - $216,500 Max

Senior Project Manager II

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum 10 years of construction management or related experience

Base pay range: $158,900 Min - $238,400 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.

A few benefits offered include:

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

Visa and Work Authorization

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.

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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