
IT Manager – Infrastructure
Mortenson
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Minneapolis • Minnesota • United States
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Salary
💰 $129,000 - $193,600 per year
About the role
- Own the infrastructure roadmap across cloud, server, network, storage, ZTNA and data centers, aligned to business priorities and growth. The roadmap must drive efficiencies and value adds through innovation.
- Establish infrastructure standards, reference architectures, and lifecycle plans (hardware, OS, network gear, cloud services).
- Partner with Security, Applications, Data/AI and Business Leaders to ensure solutions are resilient, compliant, and fit for purpose.
- Manage cloud infrastructure (IaaS/PaaS) including account/subscription governance, landing zones, connectivity, identity integration, cost management, and reliability.
- Drive hybrid connectivity patterns (site-to-site, SD-WAN, ExpressRoute/Direct Connect equivalents if applicable).
- Lead enterprise network operations including ZTNA, LAN/WAN/Wi-Fi, firewalls, segmentation, remote access, and DNS/DHCP.
- Ensure connectivity solutions support construction environments: job trailers, temporary sites, remote crews, ruggedized networking, and rapid site mobilization. It includes buildout, teardown and support.
- Manage network monitoring, performance, and incident response to meet uptime targets.
- Manage server platforms (Windows/Linux), virtualization, and container foundations where used.
- Lead storage services (SAN/NAS/object), backup/retention, and disaster recovery capabilities.
- Define and test recovery plans; ensure RPO/RTO objectives are met and validated through regular exercises.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team (engineers and/or managed service partners).
- Manage vendors and service providers: contracts, SLAs, performance reviews, escalation paths, and cost controls.
- Build cross-functional relationships with Service Desk, Field Technology, Data/AI, Application teams, and PMO.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
- 7+ years of progressive infrastructure experience across cloud, networking, servers, and data center operations.
- 1+ years of people leadership experience including performance management and team development.
- Hands-on expertise in at least two of the following domains: cloud platforms, enterprise networking/security, virtualization/compute, storage/backup, data center/colo operations.
- Strong ITSM discipline with experience managing change control, incident response, and operational KPIs.
- Demonstrated ability to manage vendors, contracts, and service delivery outcomes in a complex enterprise environment.
- Excellent communication skills; able to translate technical risk and recommendations into business terms.
Benefits
- 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
cloud infrastructureIaaSPaaSnetwork operationsserver platformsvirtualizationcontainer foundationsstorage servicesdisaster recoverychange control
Soft Skills
people leadershipperformance managementteam developmentcommunicationcross-functional collaborationvendor managementrelationship buildingcoachingincident responseoperational KPIs
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Information TechnologyBachelor’s degree in Computer ScienceBachelor’s degree in Engineering