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Project Manager I and II - Regional Travel

Mortenson
MN, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 May 2026
💰 $198,200/yr($113,500/yr$198,200/yr)

About the role

 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Manager to lead project quality, timeliness, and safety while mentoring the team. This role also involves developing and enhancing customer relationships through excellent service. 

 

This is a travel position requiring the ability to be full-time on a project site in the Midwest region with project assignments in Minnesota, Iowa or North Dakota. Mortenson offers competitive traveler benefits for projects away from regional office locations.

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 

  • Manage overall financial health of projects including subcontracts and suppliers 

  • Develop and maintain project financial projections and allocate project estimate into financial system 

  • Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment 

  • Create monthly owner billings and handle billings and contract management including contract buyouts 

  • Oversee budget for and make selections of trade partners and suppliers 

  • Lead/Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s), provide job assignments, and facilitate/manage career development 

  • Approve timecards for on-site team members and provide ongoing feedback of work performance 

  • Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative, assist with the review of the owner agreement, and resolve site concerns 

  • Execute/Manage change orders, determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representatives, and obtain the customer/architect’s approval 

  • Maintain schedule and budget until project completion, provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance, and build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Bachelor’s degree in construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience 

  • Current driver’s license  

  • Ability to travel up to 100% 

  • Proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for complex projects 

  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

  • Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills 

  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies 

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

  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use 

 

PROJECT MANAGER 1: 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Six years of construction management or related experience 

  • **The base pay range for this role is $113,500 - $170,300

 

PROJECT MANAGER 2: 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Seven years of construction management or related experience with large projects ($20M+) 

  • **The base pay range for this role is $132,100 - $198,200

 

(Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seatt

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