Senior Superintendent
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, demonstrating flexibility, resourcefulness, and professionalism. The role requires anticipating problems, critical issues, and opportunities while creatively problem-solving and developing viable solutions.
Responsibilities
- Overall management of construction activities and task assignments
- Interface with other departments to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule
- Work with Project Manager(s) to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and the working environment
- Review construction documents for completeness and constructability
- Create, review, and update the project schedule and three-week look-ahead scheduling
- Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying discrepancies
- Develop and implement a site utilization plan and establish crew sizes
- Select formwork systems and equipment
- Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings
- Oversee and supervise work crews
- Coach, mentor, and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents
- Establish and nurture a teamwork environment
- Ensure crews have necessary resources and support
- Provide work direction and performance evaluations
- Identify hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions
- Develop leadership potential through task assignments and career growth opportunities
- Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at the project site
- Manage open shop and union issues
- Maintain relationships with site visitors, including customers, architects, union representatives, and subcontractors
- Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or 10 years of trade experience
- Minimum 15 years of construction experience
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in a supervisory role
- Experience with solar or overseeing large industrial power projects
- Proven ability to fulfill responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
- Detail orientation to organize and manage multiple project tasks
- Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
- Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
- Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills
- Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
- Current driver’s license
- Ability to travel up to 100%
Benefits
For Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft employees working 25+ hours per week:
- Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
- Dental plan
- 401k 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 $144,300 MIN - $216,500 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: 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 the Company
Mortenson is a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) with expertise in markets such as sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. The company focuses on ensuring the built environment has a lasting positive impact.