Senior Superintendent II
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent II who can interact with staff at all levels in a dynamic environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, and proactive. 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
- Collaborate 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
- Foster a teamwork environment and 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
- Efficiently manage site work and logistics, providing suggestions for improvement
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years of trade experience
- Minimum 12 years of construction management or related experience
- Current driver's license
- Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
- Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback
- Ability to travel up to 100%
- Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans
Benefits
For Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft employees working 25+ hours per week:
- Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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 $164,300 - $246,500. (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
As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), Mortenson’s expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, and healthcare. The company focuses on ensuring the built environment has a lasting positive impact.
Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status.