Assistant Project Manager
M.A. Mortenson Company·Full Time·Posted October 12, 2026
- Location
- Eagle Mountain, UT
- Pay
- $102k – $138k
Support complex commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects as an Assistant Project Manager with Mortenson, with up to 100% travel.
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Assistant project managers in the West
$114k–$120k
Middle half of 9 posted jobs, last 12 months
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Job Summary
Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Project Manager to support project delivery from estimating through client acceptance while coaching and coordinating project team members.
Project Details
Mortenson delivers projects across sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and other construction markets. This role may support complex projects with travel of up to 100%.
Responsibilities
- Support cost control, estimating, scheduling, scope coordination, pay applications, change requests, and other financial documentation.
- Assist with proposals, contract administration, subcontract awards, project buyout, and trade partner coordination.
- Guide project engineers and field engineers, assign work, provide mentoring, and support team development.
- Manage subcontractor and supplier relationships, budgets, coordination meetings, quality planning, and safe project completion.
- Perform project management duties on smaller-scope projects as assigned.
Required Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
- At least five years of related experience and demonstrated ability to support complex projects.
- Current driver’s license and intermediate Microsoft Office, project, and web application skills.
- Working knowledge of construction law, business practices, communication, customer service, and inclusive workplace practices.
- Ability to travel up to 100%.
Compensation and Benefits
Base pay is $102,000-$137,700, with higher ranges in specified markets, plus eligibility for an incentive plan. Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, paid time off, employer-paid insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and wellness discounts.
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What similar roles post
Assistant project managers in the West
$114k–$120k
Middle half of 9 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is within the middle half.
Assistant Project Manager