Assistant Project Manager
M.A. Mortenson Company·Full Time·Posted October 1, 2026
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Pay
- $102k – $138k
Join Mortenson as an Assistant Project Manager, supporting project delivery and team leadership with travel up to 100%.
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Assistant project managers in the West
$114k–$120k
Middle half of 13 posted jobs, last 12 months
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This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Job Summary
Mortenson seeks an Assistant Project Manager to support projects from estimating through client acceptance, while coaching and guiding project team members.
Responsibilities
- Support project cost controls, financial documentation, estimating, scheduling, scope coordination, and subcontract administration.
- Help prepare client proposals, award subcontracts, and lead project buyout and trade coordination meetings.
- Guide project engineers and field engineers, assign work, and support team development.
- Coordinate subcontractors and suppliers, contribute to safe and timely delivery, and manage quality requirements.
- Take on project manager duties for smaller projects when assigned.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management; equivalent experience may be considered.
- At least five years of related experience and demonstrated ability to support complex projects.
- Current driver’s license, intermediate Microsoft Office and project application skills, and familiarity with construction law and business practices.
- Strong organization, communication, customer service, and team leadership skills.
- Ability to travel up to 100%.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary range is $102,000–$137,700, with location-based increases for certain offices. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, 401(k) with company match, paid leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness and family support programs.
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What similar roles post
Assistant project managers in the West
$114k–$120k
Middle half of 13 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Assistant Project Manager