Full-Time
Assistant Preconstruction/Design Phase Manager
Wind
Posted on 10/31/2025
Montenson
1,001-5,000 employees
Turnkey builder of energy facilities
Compensation Overview
$102k - $137.7k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Minneapolis, MN, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid work arrangement at Minneapolis HQ; relocation offered.
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- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, or equivalent field
- Minimum five years relevant experience
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills
- 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
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
- Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans and their intended use
- Ability to travel up to 30%
- Lead the Mortenson project team in achieving, schedule alignment, an integrated team experience, and construction readiness
- Establish and manage project budget and scope expectations and ensuring alignment between them
- Manage budget trending logs, and any associated communications and resources
- Support Design Phase Manager and/or Project Executive with management of design phase cost issues
- Create and manage project schedules and key milestones, coordinating with stakeholders and managing accountability for meeting set achievements during the design phase
- Leading and coordination of due diligence for permitting and code compliance requirements that apply to each project.
- Ensure regulatory approvals and permits are obtained
- Manage and/or attend project site visits as necessary during the pursuit and design phase
- Management of the proposal and design phase in alignment with our estimate, the RFP, and current procurement lead times
- Coordination and management of the proposal process during an active RFP
- Ensure proper alignment of design documents and project execution plan across all internal and external stakeholders
- Coordination of design reviews and alignment on standard layouts with the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) team
- Responsible for bid packages (designer and/or trade partner), third party reviewer bid packages, and contract manuals
- Coordination and management of Design Phase meetings with the Owner, Design partners and internal team members
- Support Design Phase Manager and/or Construction Executive with negotiating agreements, including but not limited to owners, designers, trade partners, critical equipment purchase agreements and third-party review consultants
- Coordination of Risk and Legal review of the EPC Agreement and key Exhibits, while communicating clarification in our proposal response.
- Identify and resolve technical design and specification concerns
- Ensure Mortenson project teams conduct timely constructability reviews
- Assist in project margin plan development and alignment during design phase
- Foster an integrated team experience through communication and collaboration
- Manage, mentor, and guide design phase team engineers and project/field engineers supporting pre-construction efforts to ensure clear direction and career growth
- Manage project transition process to the project management team
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
- All other duties as assigned
Mortenson is a U.S.-based builder and developer that provides energy and engineering services as an integrated, turnkey partner. It works across construction, development and related engineering to deliver high-performing assets for its clients, guiding projects from planning through operation so investments meet business goals. Compared with many firms, Mortenson distinguishes itself with a broad, North America–wide portfolio and long-standing, end-to-end capabilities that combine development, construction and energy services under one roof. Founded in 1954, it operates in multiple markets across the United States and Canada to support customers’ strategic outcomes and asset performance.
Company Size
1,001-5,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Founded
1954
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Renewable demand surges for Montenson's Chula Vista and Holly Ridge sites.
- AI growth boosts Montenson's data center construction leadership.
- Family ownership enables agile preconstruction for healthcare clients.
What critics are saying
- Family structure bars equity for $10B projects versus Bechtel.
- Aging leadership lacks succession, risks vacuum like Barton Malow 2024.
- 70% revenue in data centers erodes 20% from hyperscaler self-builds.
What makes Montenson unique
- Mortenson leads solar construction with over seven gigawatts executed nationwide.
- Mortenson excels in wind projects, completing over 240 across the US.
- Mortenson delivers energy storage like Tumbleweed's 3287 MWh in California.
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Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
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401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Mental Health Support
Tuition Reimbursement
Adoption Assistance
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Company News
Solar EPC Mortenson acquires Nor-Cal Controls. Mortenson has acquired Nor-Cal Controls, a controls systems provider specializing in energy management for solar, battery energy storage and microgrid applications. The acquisition will support Mortenson's ability to work with increasingly complex energy and infrastructure projects by integrating these control systems. Nor-Cal Controls uses an open-architecture control system that work directly with the electrical grid to store, dispatch and manage power, supporting project performance, operational reliability and long-term asset operation. "Mortenson has grown over many decades by being deliberate about how we expand and by staying grounded in our values," said Derek Cunz, CEO of Mortenson. "We chose to bring Nor-Cal Controls into the Mortenson organization because of the people, their expertise in power control systems engineering, and their relentless focus on the customer. This strengthens a capability that matters to our customers while preserving the culture and principles that define who we are." Nor-Cal Controls customers will continue working with the same teams, and Mortenson customers will have access to the expanded controls. "Joining Mortenson is an exciting next chapter for Nor-Cal. We've built a company rooted in technical excellence, deep customer focus, and a strong team culture. Mortenson shares those same values, and we're thrilled to combine our strengths to deliver even greater value to our customers and new opportunities for our people," said Bob Lopez, co-founder of Nor-Cal Controls. News item from Mortenson
Mortenson, a US builder and energy infrastructure provider, has acquired Nor-Cal Controls, a controls systems provider specialising in energy management for solar, battery storage and microgrid applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. Nor-Cal Controls designs open-architecture control systems that manage how energy assets interface with electrical grids to store, dispatch and manage power. The acquisition aims to strengthen Mortenson's ability to deliver complex energy projects by combining advanced controls expertise with its existing engineering, procurement and construction capabilities. Nor-Cal Controls will maintain its existing customer relationships and partnerships, with the same teams and leadership remaining in place. The deal reflects Mortenson's strategy to expand capabilities as renewable energy development accelerates and infrastructure becomes more complex.
Flintco-Mortenson JV breaks ground on $900M Oklahoma City NBA arena. Mar 30 2026. The reigning NBA champions have tipped off work on their new home. Major project stakeholders attended the Thursday groundbreaking of the Continental Coliseum, the future $900 million arena for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Of the cost, $850 million will come from Oklahoma City residents and consumers, according to the Oklahoma City Free Press. The money will come through penny sales tax extensions and funds from Metropolitan Area Projects, a capital improvement plan for the city paid for by temporary tax increases. The Thunder's ownership group will contribute the remaining $50 million. A joint venture of Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Flintco and Minneapolis-based Mortenson will serve as the construction team on the project, according to an announcement from the city. Manica Architecture is the design architect, and TVS is the architect of record for the arena. The JV was first hired in 2025. Mortenson is a giant in stadium construction. It's worked on venues including the $1.4 billion Chase Center in San Francisco - home of the NBA's Golden State Warriors - and the $1.97 billion Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, where the NFL's Raiders play their home games. "Continental Coliseum represents an extraordinary investment in Oklahoma City's future," said Logan Gerken, vice president and general manager for Mortenson Sports and Entertainment, in the release. "We are proud to be building Oklahoma City's new landmark arena that will be a world-class gathering space and the most energetic game day in the NBA." Flintco previously constructed the Paycom Center, the Thunder's current home, as well as Devon Tower, a 50-story skyscraper in downtown Oklahoma City. "Breaking ground on this arena is a proud moment for Oklahoma City," Dave Kollmann, Flintco's central region president, said in the announcement. "As a company founded in Oklahoma, it's especially meaningful to help build a world-class home for the Thunder that reflects the energy, pride, and passion of this community." The Continental Coliseum will sit on the former site of the Myriad Convention Center, which was demolished as of Feb. 12. The exterior of the venue will feature a 360-degree glass curtain wall, allowing panoramic views from interior concourses. The new project targets a late summer 2028 completion date, with a contractual obligation to open no later than June 2029. * Monument Fire District, NV5, OZ Architecture, and Flintco have broken ground on Monument Fire Station #3 - a new 20,000-square-foot facility that expands the district's capacity... * Link to groundbreaking photos and video Link to Continental Coliseum website Oklahoma City leaders and Oklahoma City Thunder representatives broke ground today... * Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology students forged invaluable connections for their future careers during the Spring 2026 Career Fair...
Oklahoma City, Thunder break ground on Continental Coliseum. Ground has been broken on Continental Coliseum, the newly-named arena that will anchor NBA franchise the Thunder's presence in Oklahoma City through at least 2053 and which represents the most ambitious public project in the city's history. The groundbreaking ceremony held yesterday (Thursday) came just 48 hours after it was announced that Continental Resources, a producer of oil and natural gas, had acquired naming rights to the venue under a 15-year deal. Continental Coliseum is being built on the site of a former arena and convention centre that stood from 1972 to 2026. It will replace the Thunder's current home, Paycom Center, which will be 26 years old when the new venue opens in 2028. The Thunder will continue to play at Paycom Center until the new facility opens. The project is targeting a late summer 2028 completion date, with a contractual obligation to open no later than June 2029. Once the team moves into the new facility, the Thunder's 25-year commitment to remain in Oklahoma City begins. Delivering on big league city status The first renderings of Continental Coliseum were released in July, with the downtown venue set to feature a 360-degree glass curtain wall. In March last year, Oklahoma City Council appointed locally-based Flintco, along with Mortenson, as the construction team to deliver the new arena. Manica Architecture was appointed as the design architect, and TVS the architect of record, back in October 2024. The City will own and be responsible for maintaining and operating the new arena, whose budget has been set at $900m (£676.6m/€781.8m). The new arena will be publicly funded to the tune of $850m through a 72-month, one-cent sales tax starting when the MAPS 4 tax ends. The arena will also be paid for with $78m in MAPS 4 funding, with the Thunder's ownership group, PBC Sports and Entertainment (PBCS&E), contributing just $50m. CAA Icon was appointed in September 2024 to provide professional consulting services for the design and construction of a new arena after the Council in May approved a development agreement. The agreement between the City and PBCS&E came after voters approved funding for the new arena in December 2023. Speaking yesterday, Oklahoma City Mayor, David Holt, said: "This moment speaks to our aspirations as a city. Not only are we making the statement that we wish to remain a big league city, the scale and beauty of this project also makes an aesthetic statement that will resonate for generations. This is the city's most ambitious public project in our history." Thunder chairman, Clay Bennett, added: "In 2026, we're building a modern American downtown. What an incredible opportunity and special gift. This belongs to every citizen who voted yes to make this possible. This is your day. This is your building, and we are forever grateful." 'One-of-one' design The conceptual design seeks to introduce a modern, transparent and highly functional new landmark for downtown Oklahoma City. The exterior features a 360-degree glass curtain wall, offering panoramic views from all interior concourses, emphasising transparency and connection. The west-facing main entrance, aligned with the adjacent Myriad Botanical Gardens and reflecting Oklahoma sunsets, features Thunder Alley - a fan activation zone at street level designed within the building's footprint. An elevated main entrance, situated on a grand podium, intends to create an inspiring sense of arrival and opens to the main concourse. The interior concept prioritises basketball, with optimised sight lines and a seating design that seeks to foster an energetic, loud and intimate experience. David Manica, owner and president of Manica Architecture, said: "This one-of-one design will elevate the fan experience and position Oklahoma City among the NBA's premier arenas and destination cities. Unlike anything built to date, it establishes a new global standard for the arenas of tomorrow."
RECORD reports back from Revizto's 2026 Made Right Conference. March 25, 2026 Late last month, as the Northeast was engulfed in a powerful blizzard, nearly 400 AEC professionals, including virtual design and construction (VDC) specialists, BIM managers, and software providers, gathered in sunny Southern California for the Made Right Conference. The event, the fourth annual gathering of users of the collaboration and project-management platform, Revizto, was held at the recently opened Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, an HKS-designed hotel and conference facility just south of San Diego in Chula Vista. Fittingly, the contractors, Mortenson Construction and McCarthy Building Companies, used Revizto to help realize the 1.8 million square foot complex. Revizto was used in the construction of 2026 Made Right Conference host venue, the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center. Images courtesy Mortenson Construction and McCarthy Building Companies Arman Gukasyan, CEO and founder of Revizto, kicked off the first morning of the multi-day conference with a talk that touched on company milestones, including reaching 13,000 monthly active projects and 23 percent growth in annual recurring revenue. He also previewed Revizto's "AI manifesto," a document that was subsequently officially released in early March, emphasizing information security. "We protect your data," he said. "The data stays with the costumer." Looking for a reprint of this article? From high-res PDFs to custom plaques, order your copy today! Joann Gonchar, FAIA, LEED AP, is deputy editor at Architectural Record. She joined RECORD in 2006, after working for eight years at its sister publication, Engineering News-Record. Before starting her career as a journalist, Joann worked for several architecture firms and spent three years in Kobe, Japan, with the firm Team Zoo, Atelier Iruka. She earned a Master of Architecture degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University. She is licensed to practice architecture in New York State.