Senior Project Manager I

Nashville Senior Project Manager 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Nashville Office Team with 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. 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 communications skills are vital, with attention to detail equally important. The senior project manager will provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects to include the management of project quality, timeliness, safety, as well as mentoring the project team. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service. This position can also evolve into market leadership including some business development, design phase support and direct support to group leadership. 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Manage the overall financial health of large projects, including sport facilities and hospitality related projects 

• Develop and maintain project financial projections and equipment projections 

• Determine and allocate project estimate into financial system 

• Determine cost codes, approve invoices, and make necessary budget management decisions 

• Provide financials and billings to Accounting for timely payment 

• Create monthly owner billings 

• Manage subcontracts and suppliers for the project 

• Oversee budget for and make selections of subcontractors and suppliers 

• Handle billings and contract management, including contract buyouts 

• Manage Assistant Project Manager(s) and Project Engineer(s) 

• Provide job assignments and manage career development 

• Approve timecards for on-site team members 

• Provide training 

• Review work performance; determine rewards and/or performance management measures 

• Function as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative 

• Assist with the review of the owner agreement 

• Resolve site concerns for the owner or representative 

• Provide frequent interactions and service to build positive relationships and future work opportunities 

• Manage change orders 

• Determine when to submit to the owner or on-site representative  

• Obtain the customer and/or architect’s approval 

• Design Phase support to project executive, estimators, and group leadership 

• Maintain schedule and budget until project completion 

• Support business development effort through market research, networking, customer meetings, proposal support, etc. 

• Provide high level management of quality, risk, safety, and compliance for the project and team members 

• Use the appropriate level of forethought and planning in decision making to assure project success 

• Responsible for dispute resolution 

• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS 

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

• Minimum eight years of construction management or related experience 

• Proven ability to assist with all responsibilities for large complex projects 

• 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 

• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies 

• Current driver’s license 

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 $144,300 - $216,500. (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%). 

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

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Please make note:  

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

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.  

Let’s Redefine Possible®  

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. 

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• 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.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.