Construction Representative Assistant jobs in Portland, OR

Overview:

Mortenson's success is not a matter of luck; it's a result of our ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people coupled with our unparalleled focus on customer service.

Our foundation and culture are based upon our values of trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service and stewardship. We are inspired by a compelling purpose to build structures and facilities for the advancement of modern society and a mission to create an exceptional customer experience. Mortenson has built a reputation for being a leader in our industry and in the communities in which we live and work.

It all starts with our extraordinary people and collaborative teams. Mortenson has been voted a "best place to work" over 40 times since 2002...

...What are you waiting for?

Summary:

Do you enjoy creating and fostering a culture of extraordinary service to customers? Do you have the aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues and opportunities as they arise? Can you creatively problem-solve and bring together inventive solutions? Then, join the team committed to crafting inspiring spaces and developing new ways to build.

Mortenson is looking for an Assistant MEP Project Manager responsible for partnering with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes of work. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members. Responsible for partnering with the project manager from bid preparation through final client acceptance for the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) scopes of work. Lead, coach, and mentor project team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform cost control and financial management

• Work with Preconstruction on project estimate and schedule
• Coordinate scopes of work
• Review and compile pay applications, change requests, and other project financial documentation

Partner with the Project Manager or Construction Executive

• Draft client proposals
• Contract administration and management
• Award subcontracts

Provide direction to the project team for safe and timely project completion

• Act as liaison for project engineers, mentor and coach others
• Provide job assignments and manage career development
• Direct responsibilities and guide Field Engineer(s) and Project Engineer(s)

Manage subcontractors and suppliers for the project

• Oversee budget for and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners
• Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners
• Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors related to project coordination
• Lead and direct the 3-D coordination process to resolve all conflicts prior to installation
• Direct and manage the commissioning process on the project inclusive of the start up plan, COT, commissioning schedule, and functional testing
• Lead all activities required in the project closeout inclusive of operations and maintenance manuals, model turn over, and training

• Shown ability to assist with all responsibilities for complex projects
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office, project and pertinent web application skills at an intermediate level
• Shown positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural, Mechanical, and/or Electrical Engineering or equivalent field experience
• Minimum five years construction experience, preferably experience with a Mechanical or Electrical Contractor
• Current driver's license

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

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