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Construction Senior Project Manager I and II - Solar

Mortenson
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Feb 2026
💰 $238,400/yr($144,300/yr$238,400/yr)

About the role

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I or II to join our Solar group to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects to include the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as 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. 

 

Location: Must be open to any location in the continental United States 

Travel: This is a 100% travel position; locations may vary based on the project. Mortenson hires for a career and not a project. When your project is complete you will be assigned to another project. 

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 

  • Develop and maintain 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 

  • Function as main point of contact with owner and on-site representative 

  • Resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and obtain necessary approvals 

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

  

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Self-perform experience

  • Utility scale solar experience preferred 

  • Ability to fulfill responsibilities for multiple, large complex projects 

  • Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback 

  • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 

  • Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level 

  • Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills 

  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies  

  • Current driver’s license 

  

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