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SUMMARY

This position will support the California solar projects

We are seeking an experienced Design Phase Executive/Preconstruction-Solar to provide advanced project leadership during the design phase as it relates to customer experience, financial performance, schedule, estimating, design, and planning that results in a smooth transition to construction operations. You may provide mentorship and oversight on multiple projects at a time and/or actively lead a large, complex project. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will interact 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 in this role.

The base compensation range for this role is $171,000-$257,000. This position is eligible for a potential annual bonus.

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual's knowledge, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design process

• For large, complex projects, serve as the primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase and lead the overall project team
• Responsible for oversight and alignment of project budget and scope expectations, and any associated communications and resources
• Responsible for overall project schedule, managing through people management, and achievement tracking
• Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
• Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan
• Provide advanced resolution to technical design and specification concerns
• Review project margin plans, and develop financial strategies to minimize risk and enhance opportunity
• Responsible for establishing project success factors for customers, design partners, and Mortenson team and ensuring the team is monitoring and measuring against these goals
• Responsible for creating an integrated team experience by ensuring role clarity, and proper communication, and facilitating a culture that fosters collaboration
• Supervise or facilitate the solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design-build projects
• Familiar with all contract structures and delivery models, and assists in owner agreement contract negotiations
• Lead, mentor, and guide design phase team members to ensure clear direction and growth
• Develop and/or lead the preparation and presentation of project proposals
• Perform market research for future design and construction opportunities; may take the lead for the specific market segment
• Oversight and supervision of design phase team members
• Mentor Design Phase Managers/Engineers and encourage career development and growth
• Ensure team members have resources and support
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations
• Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, discipline, and dismissal decisions if needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Model and set the tone for extraordinary customer relations, gathering feedback and clarification during the design process, as well as identifying future projects and collaboration
• Handle site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
• Minimum of 15 years of relevant experience
• Previous experience leading and providing oversight to integrated project teams
• Previous experience in design-build construction work and conceptual estimating
• Risk management skills
• Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively
• Ability to resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate manner

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

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.

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