Assistant Design Phase Manager - Power

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SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager in the Power Group with 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. The Assistant Design Phase Manager is responsible for providing technical project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning that results in a smooth transition to construction operations. Provide project leadership during the design phase of smaller-scale projects and/or support the Design Phase Manager with project leadership during the design phase of larger-scale projects. May work on two (2) projects simultaneously or one (1) larger project. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Led the Mortenson project team in achieving, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, and construction readiness 

Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations and ensure alignment between them 

Manage budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources  

Support the Design Phase Manager and/or Project Executive with the management of design phase cost issues 

Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, coordinating with stakeholders and managing accountability for meeting set achievements during the design phase 

Leading and coordination of due diligence for permitting and code compliance requirements that apply to each project. 

Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained  

Management of the proposal and design phase in alignment with our estimate, the RFP, and current procurement lead times 

Coordination and management of the proposal process during an active RFP 

Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan across all internal and external stakeholders 

Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns  

Manage and/or attend project site visits as necessary during the pursuit and design phase 

Coordination of design reviews and alignment on standard layouts with the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team 

Responsible for bid packages (designer and/or trade partner), third-party reviewer bid packages, and contract manuals  

Coordination and management of Design Phase meetings with the Owner, Design partners, and internal team members 

Support the Design Phase Manager and/or Construction Executive with negotiating agreements, including but not limited to owners, designers, trade partners, critical equipment purchase agreements, and third-party review consultants 

Coordination of Risk and Legal review of the EPC Agreement and key Exhibits, while communicating clarification in our proposal response. 

Ensure Mortenson project teams conduct timely constructability reviews  

Assist in project margin plan development and alignment during the design phase 

Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration  

Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers supporting pre-construction efforts to ensure clear direction and career growth  

Manage project transition process to the project management team 

Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels  

Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance 

All other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS  

Minimum five years of relevant experience 

Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills  

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks  

Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices  

Microsoft Office, project, and pertin