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Mortenson

Mortenson

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Preconstruction Design Phase Manager I- Solar | Mortenson

Anywhere
Full-time
Posted 11/26/2025
Verified Source
Key Skills:
Construction Management
Utility Scale Solar
Project Scheduling
Cost Estimation
Contracting
Risk Management
Team Leadership
Customer Relations

Compensation

Salary Range

$111K - 166K a year

Responsibilities

Manage the design phase of utility-scale solar projects, coordinating design teams, budgets, schedules, and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in construction or engineering, minimum six years relevant utility-scale solar experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and ability to travel up to 50%.

Full Description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Design Phase Manager I (DPM) to join our Solar group who can interact with staff at all levels, remain flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient in a dynamic environment, anticipate and solve problems creatively, and ensure the owner’s vision is translated into design solutions and construction parameters, while demonstrating excellent communication skills and attention to detail, and potentially managing two projects simultaneously or one larger project. As a DPM, you'll use your utility scale solar experience to actively engage with a variety of stakeholders (EORs, clients, internal team members) to manage the design process. You'll skillfully guide and facilitate conversations ensuring alignment between all parties while connecting the dots across technical and financial domains. You see the bigger picture but can also work through contract details and analyze risk. You're a project manager at heart who wants to get in at the ground level, at the front-end of construction. Design impactful projects from the ground up. Location: Any home base location in the United States; preference given to those that can work from our MN-HQ or any regional office Travel: flexible; varies based on project locations Responsibilities • Manage the design process and work closely with customers/owners to define project expectations • Facilitate solicitation, selection, and contracting with designers for design-build projects • Develop and present project proposals • Create detailed project design phase and baseline construction schedules • Conduct detailed construction planning, including subcontractor selections and site utilization • Lead design team in incorporating constructability, logistics, and customer expectations • Guide estimating team in developing technical design aspects and cost documentation • Manage design phase costs, including estimates, value engineering, and budget management • Ensure regulatory approvals and risk management requirements are met • Oversee and mentor design phase team members, providing resources and support • Conduct performance evaluations and participate in hiring decisions • Model exceptional customer relations and gather feedback during the design process • Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing improvement suggestions • Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field • Minimum of six years relevant experience • Utility scale solar experience highly preferred • Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills • 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 • 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 $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, 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.

This job posting was last updated on 12/1/2025

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