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SUMMARY:

Mortenson is currently seeking a Design Phase Manager to join our Data Center Structured Cabling 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. The Design Phase Manager must have a strong background in low voltage systems, including voice/data cabling, fiber optics, and related infrastructure, with a proven ability to lead. Experience with both self-perform work and subcontracting is an essential background and will partner with Construction Executives to provide dedicated design phase services to project owners and design teams. Strong communication skills are necessary as you will coordinate 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.

Hiring Locations: MN 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead team members in resourcefulness, self-starting work habits, problem solving based on information and good judgement
Lead the development of execution plans, project schedules, project budgets for structured cable projects including; fiber optic cabling, inner duct installation and ISP cabling.
Responsible for the mentoring, management, and timely performance evaluation of Design Phase Managers
Act as primary point of contact with owners, architects, engineers, and trade partners during the design phase
Learn and understand the owner’s project needs, goals, and requirements
Promote and facilitate open communication and issue resolutions between team members
Define and track critical success factors to be incorporated into the PES process
Track and handle change management decisions with owners and trade partners

Lead the design development

Translate the owner's vision into a constructible design solution within the overall project scope, budget, and schedule
Provide direction and input on preferred construction means, methods, feasibility and materials for incorporation into the construction documents
Provide input which supports overall project constructability and logistics
Obtain, review, and coordinate information from design assist trade partners
Incorporate trade partner recommendations and preferences into design documents where appropriate
Lead the estimating team in translating the design solution into technical and financial cost documentation
Includes preparation of value engineering, budget, and life cycle cost estimates
Lead the design phase team in making critical project decisions at the right time to maintain the design schedule, and developing and accepting solutions to design issues that support the project scope, budget, schedule, and goals
Coordinate the efforts of multiple design entities contracted with Mortenson
Coordinate, schedule and manage design deliverables to and from the Owner and various stakeholders throughout the group, company and project.
Develops, identifies, and coordinates initial project VDC requirements

Acquire services of consultants and trade partners

Procure and develop critical scopes of work early in the project
Develop and implement a buyout plan that transfers design and construction risk to trade partners at the appropriate time
Supervise budget and make recommendations for trade partner selections with the design team, keeping within project schedule and budget parameters
Solicit, select, and contract with designers for design-build projects

Assist on-site project teams

Obtain input from the team to support a single project vision between Mortenson's design and on-site project teams
Assure applicable permits are in place to begin construction
Utilize Mortenson standard financial and project management control procedures to ensure a smooth transition to on-site project management activities
Initiate, facilitate, and lead early meetings between trade partners related to project coordination if requested by on-site project team
Develop and run preliminary on-site logistics and utilization plans until on-site project team is assigned to project
Develop early project schedules in coordination with operations team

Other duties as assigned, including:

Act as the Project Manager until a full-time project manager is identified
Provide mentorship to employees encouraging development and growth
Provide design solution input to business development and estimating departments as requested

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field 
Fulfill development responsibilities for complex data center, fiber optic, OSP and ISP projects
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and handle multiple project tasks
Risk management skills
Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
Positive professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
Interpret and communicate Mortenson policies effectively
Resolve cross-cultural conflict in a culturally appropriate manner
Open to change based on diverse input and feedback
Effectively work with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Adaptive, effective communication and active listening skills
Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and inclusive behaviors
Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels
Track record of including diverse team members when assigning challenging and high-profile tasks
Detailed understanding of the fundamentals of construction and building design
Minimum 10 years of related field experience

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 compensation range for this role is: $110,700 - $166,100 (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, skill, and experience with consideration given to internal equity.   

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.

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