Assistant Project Manager
US$102,000 – US$137,500 / yr base salary
Posted 16 Feb 2026
Advertised as “Energy Storage-Assistant Project Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 6+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$102,000 – US$137,500 / yr |
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Field of studyArchitectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction, Construction Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Project Manager to join our Energy Storage Group and partner with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance. You will also lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact with a variety of 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 in this role.
Traveling PM Role-100% on a rotation
Locations: AZ, TX, CA, CO, NM
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Organization, flexibility, excellent customer focus, and strong communication are critical in performing duties which may include:
Perform cost control and financial management
- Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
- Coordinate scopes of work
- Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and another project financial documentation
Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive
- Draft client proposals
- Contract administration and management
- Award subcontracts
Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion
- Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor, and coach others
- Provide job assignments and lead career development
- Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)
Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project
- Supervise budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
- Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
- Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
Other duties as assigned, including but not limited to:
- Perform on-site Project Manager duties on small-scope projects
- Implement a quality plan that ensures the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
- Minimum six years of related previous experience
- Demonstrated ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects