Assistant Design Phase Manager

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking an Assistant Design Phase Manager 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 

• Lead project team to achieve schedule alignment, integrated team experience, and construction readiness 

• Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations 

• Manage budget trending logs and associated communications 

• Support Design Phase Manager/Project Executive with design phase cost issues 

• Create and manage project schedules and key milestones 

• Lead due diligence for permitting and code compliance 

• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained 

• Manage proposal and design phase in alignment with estimates and RFPs 

• Coordinate and manage proposal process during active RFPs 

• Align design documents and project execution plans with stakeholders 

• Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns 

• Manage/attend project site visits during pursuit and design phases 

• Coordinate design reviews with Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team 

• Handle bid packages and contract manuals 

• Coordinate Design Phase meetings with Owner, Design partners, and internal team 

• Support negotiations for agreements with owners, designers, trade partners, etc. 

• Coordinate Risk and Legal review of EPC Agreement and key Exhibits 

• Ensure timely constructability reviews by project teams 

• Assist in developing and aligning project margin plans 

• Foster integrated team experience through communication and collaboration 

• Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers 

• Manage project transition to project management team 

• Build relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

• Lead by example, provide coaching, and manage team performance 

• Perform other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field   

• 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 pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level  

• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills