Mortenson Construction
Energy Storage-Project Executive I
Mortenson Construction, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States
SUMMARY:
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced
Project Executive
to join our
Energy Storage Group.
This professional will be responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team and ensuring key and successful customer relations, while assisting operating group with winning work. As a Project Executive, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal teams. You'll oversee contract administration, financial performance, and strategic planning while mentoring project managers and engineers. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about clean energy and capable of managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects across diverse geographies. 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. This role is pivotal in driving project success from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring excellence in execution, customer satisfaction, and team development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through completion.
Establish and maintain successful customer and/or community relationships
Oversee contract negotiations, change orders, and risk management strategies.
Ensure projects meet or exceed safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Collaborate with business development teams to support proposal efforts and win new work.
Monitor project financials, including cost forecasting, billing, and profitability analysis.
Represent Mortenson in industry forums and client meetings as a thought leader in renewable energy construction.
Conduct 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 Request for Proposal process
Act as primary customer contact for all assigned projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships
Provide oversight and accountability for large project(s)
Manage contract administration including, but not limited to terms, change requests, invoices, and progress payments, etc.
Establish and implement project objective and procedures
Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project.
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Review work of Senior Project Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) assigned to projects
Mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering team environment
Develop team members for future career consideration and training opportunities
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
Other duties as assigned
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
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 ($70M+)
Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
Experience in Energy Storage, Solar or Emerging Renewables, or electrical transmission and distribution fields
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 Affiant's Action plans and their intended use
Ability to travel up to 50%
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
$164,000 - $246,000 (The 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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Project Executive
to join our
Energy Storage Group.
This professional will be responsible for providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team and ensuring key and successful customer relations, while assisting operating group with winning work. As a Project Executive, you will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, partners, and internal teams. You'll oversee contract administration, financial performance, and strategic planning while mentoring project managers and engineers. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone passionate about clean energy and capable of managing complex, multi-million-dollar projects across diverse geographies. 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. This role is pivotal in driving project success from pre-construction through close-out, ensuring excellence in execution, customer satisfaction, and team development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the execution of utility-scale renewable energy projects from development through completion.
Establish and maintain successful customer and/or community relationships
Oversee contract negotiations, change orders, and risk management strategies.
Ensure projects meet or exceed safety, quality, schedule, and budget expectations.
Collaborate with business development teams to support proposal efforts and win new work.
Monitor project financials, including cost forecasting, billing, and profitability analysis.
Represent Mortenson in industry forums and client meetings as a thought leader in renewable energy construction.
Conduct 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 Request for Proposal process
Act as primary customer contact for all assigned projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and community stakeholders.
Support business development initiatives in establishing and building on client relationships
Provide oversight and accountability for large project(s)
Manage contract administration including, but not limited to terms, change requests, invoices, and progress payments, etc.
Establish and implement project objective and procedures
Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing, ensuring delivery of a profitable project.
Provide strategic leadership and mentorship to project teams, fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.
Review work of Senior Project Manager(s) and Project Manager(s) assigned to projects
Mentor and manage team members, establishing and fostering team environment
Develop team members for future career consideration and training opportunities
Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
Other duties as assigned
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
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 ($70M+)
Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
Experience in Energy Storage, Solar or Emerging Renewables, or electrical transmission and distribution fields
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 Affiant's Action plans and their intended use
Ability to travel up to 50%
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
$164,000 - $246,000 (The 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.
#LI-AH1
#J-18808-Ljbffr