Project Manager I - Cost Controls

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Project Manager I to lead projects with professionalism, flexibility, and resourcefulness in a dynamic environment.

This role involves managing project quality, timeliness, and safety, mentoring the project team, and developing strong customer relationships through excellent service and communication skills.

Manage overall financial health of projects

Support and lead EPC contract negotiations, including technical exhibits and project schedules

Lead vendor procurement and bid/award phase for major subs and suppliers

Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections

Allocate project estimate into financial system, determine cost codes, approve invoices

Provide financials and billings to accounting, create monthly owner billings

Manage subcontracts and suppliers, oversee budget and selections of trade partners

Handle billings, contract management, and change orders

Manage and develop Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, approve timecards, provide feedback

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience

Minimum six years of related previous experience

Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects

Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks

Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices

Preference for candidates with experience in one or more of the following: commercial construction, renewable energy project development, EPC contracting, or emerging technologies.

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

Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills

Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies

Current driver’s license

A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

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

The base pay range for this role is $113,500 - $170,300. (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.

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Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more.

We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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.

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations.

No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

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.