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Damon Jeffrey, director of design phase management at Mortenson, has spent 20 years transforming how the construction industry approaches preconstruction and design-build collaboration.

Jeffrey leads Mortenson鈥檚 design phase operations with a focus on teaching teams to maximize efficiency before groundbreaking begins. His approach centers on establishing shared values, decision gates and clear conditions of satisfaction early in projects, creating alignment between builders, designers, engineers and trade partners.

He brings 鈥渁n educator鈥檚 heart and a builder鈥檚 discipline to every project he touches,鈥� according to his Mortenson teammates, who nominated him for All-Star recognition.

His integrated, Lean-driven methods have accelerated design and permitting timelines on complex facilities across advanced manufacturing, life sciences and community venues. Jeffrey鈥檚 early-phase leadership on projects like the fast-tracked Hillsboro Hops ballpark delivered predictable budgets, clear scope and seamless transitions into construction operations.

Jeffrey invests heavily in developing people across all project stakeholders, coaching Mortenson team members on partnering strategies that drive clarity and elevate collaboration. His work helps owners achieve speed to market without compromising cost or quality. His influence extends beyond individual projects to shaping how design partners, jurisdictions and trade partners operate as unified teams. Jeffrey鈥檚 values-first leadership style emphasizes creating environments where all stakeholders can contribute effectively throughout the design phase.