Assistant Electrical Superintendent
About the role
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Electrical Superintendent for the Power Delivery Services Group. The role requires interacting with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. The individual must anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities, creatively problem‑solve, and deliver viable solutions. This position provides coordination and supervision of electricians and crews on solar project sites.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate work projects within the electrical scope of the solar site.
- Partner with the Electrical Superintendent on electrical material, equipment sizing, and site utilization planning.
- Assist the Electrical Superintendent in developing project schedules, updates, and a 3‑week look‑ahead.
- Ensure work teams have the necessary resources and support.
- Supervise and ensure quality control of both self‑performed and subcontracted work.
- Attend and participate in project meetings, acting as liaison between field engineers, contractors, and craft workers to ensure compliance with drawings and specifications.
- Provide leadership and supervision for the electrical team.
- Coach, mentor, and train crafts.
- Establish and nurture a teamwork environment that promotes inclusivity and values diversity.
- Monitor work progress and performance of crafts, forepersons, and subcontractors.
- Implement and monitor Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at the project site.
- Lead subcontractors and suppliers for the project.
- Supervise the budget and make recommendations for subcontractors and trade partners.
- Lead project buyout with subcontractors and trade partners.
- Facilitate and lead meetings between subcontractors for project coordination.
- Perform on‑site Project Manager duties on small‑scope projects.
- Implement a quality plan ensuring the customer’s specified performance criteria in design and construction.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience.
- Strong teamwork orientation, initiative, communication, problem‑solving, and leadership skills.
- Detail‑oriented with the ability to organize and manage multiple project tasks.
- Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, project, and relevant web applications.
- Proven positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills.
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies.
- Minimum five years of construction/supervision experience on medium and high voltage projects.
- Experience with self‑perform projects.
- Current driver’s license.
- Ability to travel up to 100%.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not offered.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost.
- Vision coverage.
- Dental plan.
- 401(k) 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.
Pay
The base pay range for this role is $102,900 – $154,400. Adjustments apply for certain locations (e.g., 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 knowledge, skills, experience, and internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.
About Mortenson
Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm with expertise across markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. As builders at heart, we work to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.