Project Executive I

Mortenson

Phoenix, AZ

Who this role is best for

Geared toward construction management professionals comfortable with customer relationship leadership and large-scale project oversight.

Best fit for

Candidates with 10+ years of construction management experience overseeing complex projects and managing teams.
— “Minimum 10 years’ experience in construction management overseeing large projects”
Individuals who thrive in customer-facing roles and can manage relationships from pre-construction to close-out.
— “Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships”
Professionals with a strong grasp of contract administration and budget management for profitable project delivery.
— “Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices”

Things to consider

Travel expectations are high, with up to 75% of time spent on client sites.
— “Ability to travel up 50-75%”
No visa sponsorship is available, requiring candidates to be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
— “Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status”

How to stand out

Highlight experience managing multiple complex projects from development to closeout in your resume and interview.
— “Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects”
Demonstrate your ability to lead teams and provide mentorship in your application materials.
— “Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team”
Emphasize your attention to detail and ability to organize multiple tasks effectively.
— “Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks”
Showcase your knowledge of construction law and business practices in your interview responses.
— “Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Providing overall management for large projects and ensuring successful customer relations

Typical background

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering; 10+ years experience in construction management

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementConstruction ManagementCustomer RelationsBusiness Development

Preferred

Construction LawBusiness PracticesMortenson Policies

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementProject ManagementContract AdministrationBudgetingCost ManagementCustomer RelationsBusiness DevelopmentLeadershipMentorshipPerformance ManagementCommunicationTeamworkCustomer ServiceProblem-solvingDecision-makingConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Mortenson

SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I 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.
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
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
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
Ability to travel up 50-75%
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 $168,100 - $252,200. (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.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Our postings are typically open for 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.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.

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