Senior Project Manager - Construction

Senior Project Manager I – Construction

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager I to provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects, focusing on the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, and 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.

• Supervise overall financial health of projects
• Develop and maintain project financial and equipment projections
• Allocate project estimates into the financial system, determine cost codes, and approve invoices
• Provide financials and billings to Accounting, creating monthly owner billings
• Handle subcontracts and suppliers, manage budget and selections
• Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, providing 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

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience
• Minimum eight years of construction management or project management experience
• Ability to manage multiple, large complex projects
• Active listening skills and effective communication, including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web applications
• Positive professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license

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

• Medical and prescription drug plans with 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
• Adoption assistance
• Gym membership discount program

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 – $216,500. The 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 knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• 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 legally authorized to work in the U.S. without a sponsorship for an employment visa status (e.g., H1B, L1, TN, CPT, OPT). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Construction

Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, or any other legally protected category.