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Project Executive I

M. A. Mortenson Company
Pleasant, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
Pleasant Prairie, WI, United States | Advanced Manufacturing

SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Project Executive I who is responsible for
providing overall management for large projects, leading the project team, and ensuring key and successful customer relations, as well as assisting operating groups with winning work. 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Establish and maintain successful customer and community relationships
  • Conduct key customer service visits from pre-construction to close-out
  • Preview proposals and participate in Request for Proposal process
  • Act as primary customer contact for assigned projects
  • Support business development initiatives and maintain customer relationships
  • Provide oversight and accountability for large projects
  • Manage contract administration, including terms, change requests, and invoices
  • Maintain project budgets, costs, and pricing for profitable delivery
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance management for project team

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
  • Proven ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
  • 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
  • Current driver’s license
  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, Inclusive Behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
  • Ability to travel up 50-75%

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 $168,100 - $252,200.
(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.

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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.

Salary : $168,100 - $252,200

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