Project Executive II

Mortenson
Kirkland, WA
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward construction professionals with a track record in managing large-scale projects and maintaining strong client relationships, comfortable with high levels of travel and detail-oriented work.

Best fit for

  • Individuals who can demonstrate leadership and mentorship within project teams
    — “Mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering team environment”
  • Professionals skilled in contract administration and project budget management
    — “Oversight and accountability for large project(s) by managing contract administration... and maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing”

Things to consider

  • This role requires full-time work authorization in the U.S. without visa sponsorship
    — “Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship”
  • The role is based in Kirkland, WA, but may involve extensive travel
    — “Ability to travel up to 100%”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing large-scale projects in your resume and interviews
    — “Minimum 12 years prior experience in construction management overseeing large projects ($20M+)”
  • Showcase your understanding of construction law and compliance practices
    — “Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices”
  • Demonstrate your ability to maintain strong customer relationships through client visits and communication
    — “Establish and maintain successful customer/community relationships by conducting key customer service visits”
  • Include examples of organizing and managing multiple project tasks with attention to detail
    — “detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · HighDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • successful project completion
  • positive customer relations
Typical background
construction management experienceproject management experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Project ManagementContract AdministrationBudget ManagementTeam Leadership

Preferred

Business DevelopmentRisk Management

Stack & domain

Microsoft OfficeProject And Pertinent Web ApplicationCustomer ServiceListeningCommunicationConstruction Management

About the role

Original posting from Mortenson

SUMMARY 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Project Executive II that will provide management for large projects, leading the project team and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assist operating group with winning work.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Establish and maintain successful customer/community relationships by conducting key customer service visits throughout the project, from pre-construction client surveys to close-out, ensuring project commitments are met, and issues are resolved

Preview proposals before submission and participate in RFP process

Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships

Oversight and accountability for large project(s) by managing contract administration including, but not limited to: terms, change requests, invoices and progress payments, etc.

Establish and implement project objective and procedures along with maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project

 Provide leadership to project team and review work of Senior PM and PM assigned to project

 Mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering team environment along with develop team members for future career consideration and training opportunities

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

members

QUALIFICATIONS

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

Minimum 12 years prior experience in construction management overseeing large projects ($20M+)Ability to travel up to 100%Current driver’s licenseShown ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects along with detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasksBasic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practicesMicrosoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate levelShown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skillsActive listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback 

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 matchPaid 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 resourcesTuition reimbursement Adoption Assistance  Gym Membership Discount Program   

The base pay range for this role is $194,500 - $291,800. (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.  This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please make note:  

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.  

Our postings are typically open 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.  

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. 

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.

Source: Mortenson careers

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