Senior Project Manager

Mortenson

Senior Project Manager leading large structured-cabling construction projects for Mortenson, a builder, developer, and EPC company. Managing finances, schedules, safety, quality, customers, and project teams.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeMonroe • Louisiana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $158,900 - $238,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in managing large construction projects, ensuring quality, safety, and financial health while fostering customer relationships. Proficient in project management, including budgeting, scheduling, and compliance with construction law.

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Project ManagementConstruction ManagementFinancial OversightCustomer Relationship ManagementLeadership Development

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Hard Skills

Construction ManagementProject SchedulingBudget ManagementCost EstimationChange Order ManagementFinancial ProjectionsRisk ManagementQuality ControlCompliance ManagementConstruction Law Understanding

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem-SolvingCustomer ServiceTeam Development

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Construction ManagementCurrent Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Large ProjectsConstructionCivil EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringFinancial HealthSubcontract ManagementOwner BillingSafety ComplianceProject QualityTravel Requirements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide overall leadership direction to one large project or multiple projects
Manage project quality, timeliness, safety, and the project team
Develop and improve customer relationships through excellent service
Supervise overall financial health and maintain project financial and equipment projections
Allocate project estimates into the financial system and determine cost codes
Approve invoices and provide financials and billings to Accounting
Create monthly owner billings
Handle subcontracts and suppliers, manage budgets and selections
Lead Assistant Project Managers and Project Engineers, including assignments, training, and career development
Serve as the main point of contact with the owner and on-site representative
Resolve site concerns, handle change orders, and obtain customer/architect approvals
Maintain schedule and budget, and manage quality, risk, safety, and compliance

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or equivalent experience
Current driver’s license
Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
Ability to travel up to 100%
Ten years of construction management or related experience with large projects ($20M+)
Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without employment-visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Incentive plan eligibility