Design Phase Manager

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager who will also play an active role in Business Development. This candidate must have 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 ideal candidate should have the aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise, along with the capability to creatively problem-solve and bring together viable solutions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The Design Phase Manager will ensure the owner’s vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters through leadership of the design process and team members. They may work on several smaller projects simultaneously or one larger project. Additionally, this role will include business development responsibilities, which are included below. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage the design process 

• Work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations, including key factors to focus on within the design phase, 
• Support the preparation and presentation of project proposals 
• Develop detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules 
• Conduct detailed construction planning, including contract manual, subcontractor selections, MWD/BE participation, trade and site utilization planning, disruption avoidance planning, owner direct purchase planning, all within principles of Lean Design Delivery and utilization of BIM/VDC technology 
• Coordinate design team members in facilitating designs incorporating constructability, logistics solutions, identifying customers’ expectations, and critical success factors, providing meaningful input to project’s programming and conceptual design activities. 
• Lead estimating team members in development of technical design aspects of project including drawing, specifications, and scheduling, in addition to cost documentation. 
• Engage in managing costs of the design phase, including estimate preparation, technical estimating, valued engineering, life-cycle analysis, and budgetary/financial management 

Manage the positioning activities of the business development team 

• Participate in strategic business planning, developing strategic positioning plan for company and project pursuits to win work
• Coordinate prequalification efforts with targeted customers and partners 
• Initiate customer feedback on proposals and presentations 
• Function as the liaison between business development, pre-construction, and marketing 
• Provide insight into local market sectors. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, Marketing or equivalent field
• Minimum of six years relevant experience
• Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills 
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks 
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level 
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills 
• Current driver’s license 
• Some travel required

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 
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role  is the base pay range for this job is $110,700-$166,100 (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%).

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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. 

ABOUT MORTENSON

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. 

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Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

Other Items to Note

• 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.). Unless specifically stated in the job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.