Construction Project Executive

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive to join our Solar group who is responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. This individual will 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. 

If you're a builder at heart with a passion for construction and helping others succeed, this is your opportunity to make an impact. Step into a role where you'll own a portfolio of projects, lead teams with a hands-on approach, and balance onsite and remote work to drive results from start to finish. 

Location: Any home base location in the continental United States

Travel: Up to 50%; you'll be managing a portfolio of projects within a certain region

 RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships 
• Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out 
• Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process 
• Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects 
• Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships 
• Provide oversight and accountability for large projects 
• Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices 
• Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery 
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team 

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction management overseeing large projects  

• Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects 

• Experience with energy projects preferred

• Utility scale solar experience preferred 

• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices 

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

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