Mortenson Construction

Senior Superintendent I

Mortenson Construction$144K — $216K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, or Construction Management, or 10 years of trade experience
  • Minimum of 15 years in construction, with at least 10 years in a supervisory role
  • Experience managing solar or large industrial power projects
  • Demonstrated capability to oversee multiple, complex projects
  • Detail-oriented to effectively manage multiple tasks
  • Understand construction law and accepted business practices
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
  • Positive attitude with strong customer service skills
  • Current driver's license and ability to travel up to 100%

Responsibilities

  • Manage overall construction activities and task assignments
  • Coordinate material, equipment, and inspection needs with other departments
  • Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting and resource management
  • Review construction documents for completeness and feasibility
  • Create and update project schedules with three-week forecasts
  • Align plans and specifications with engineers and clarify discrepancies
  • Develop and execute site utilization plans and crew sizes
  • Select appropriate formwork systems and equipment
  • Conduct pre-construction planning and project site meetings
  • Supervise work crews and provide guidance
  • Train and mentor field personnel and assistant superintendents
  • Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Ensure crews have necessary resources
  • Evaluate performance and provide direction for work
  • Identify hiring needs and participate in recruitment and performance management
  • Support Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program on site
  • Handle union and open shop issues
  • Maintain strong relationships with site visitors and stakeholders
  • Optimize site work and logistics, offering improvement suggestions

Benefits

  • Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage
  • Dental plan
  • Generous 401k retirement plan match
  • Paid time off, holidays, and paid leaves
  • Employer-paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
  • No-cost mental health tool and concierge services
  • Tuition reimbursement opportunities
  • Adoption assistance available
  • Gym membership discount program
Full Job Description
Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent I with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem-solve and bring together viable solutions. The Senior Superintendent will be responsible for providing coordination of project site work activities and supervision of on-site work teams for multiple construction projects or large, complex construction projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Overall management of construction activities and task assignments


  • Interface with other departments to ensure all required 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 general working environment


  • Review construction documents for completeness and constructability


  • Create, review and update project schedule and three weeks look ahead scheduling


  • Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies


  • Develop and implement site utilization plan and establish crew sizes


  • Select formwork systems and equipment


  • Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings


  • Oversight and supervision of work crews


  • Coach, mentor and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents


  • Establish and nurture teamwork environment


  • Ensure crews have resources and support


  • Provide work direction and performance evaluations


  • Identity hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions


  • Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities


  • Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site


  • Manage open shop and union issues


  • Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, et al.


  • Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement


  • Additional duties as assigned


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or 10 years 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 all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects


  • Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks


  • Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices


  • Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level


  • Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills


  • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies


  • Current driver's license


  • Ability to travel up to 100%


A few benefits offered include:

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

  • Medical and prescription drug plans that includes 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


The base pay range for this role is $144,300 - $216,500. (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 several factors including an individual's knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson's incentive plan.

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Please make note:

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.


  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson Construction

Mortenson Construction is a construction company that provides services in the areas of commercial, institutional, and energy construction. The company offers planning, design, and construction management services for various projects, including healthcare, education, sports, and entertainment facilities, as well as wind, solar, and hydroelectric power plants. Mortenson Construction serves clients in the public and private sectors, including federal, state, and local governments, as well as commercial and institutional clients. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Learn more about Mortenson Construction
Size
7,000 employees
Industry
Net Income
$200 million
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$5 billion

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