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General Superintendent - Civil Grading Projects

Job in Duluth, St. Louis County, Minnesota, 55806, USA
Listing for: Mortenson Construction
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-28
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Operations Manager
  • Management
    Operations Manager, Program / Project Manager, Contracts Manager, EHS / HSE Health & Safety
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 178800 - 268200 USD Yearly USD 178800.00 268200.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: General Superintendent - Civil Large Grading Projects

General Superintendent - Mass Grading

Mortenson is currently seeking a Civil Mass Grading General Superintendent I that will provide leadership and oversee the coordination of project site work activities and supervision of on‑site work teams for multiple construction projects or large, complex construction projects. Assist in coordinating management of craft and office personnel and providing equipment facility management.

Specific requirements must be met in order to be considered. This position is not your next move. This position requires you to have actual years of experience.

  • Experience overseeing, at minimum, 2 Large Projects ($100-$600M) with oversight of 100’s of craft employees, including Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and operators.
  • Must have detailed experience in pre‑construction.
  • Extensive knowledge in moving mass amounts of dirt with multiple sub‑contractors and self‑perform employees on the jobsite.
  • MUST have large industrial experience and can explain how many cubic yards of dirt/day is being moved on large project.
  • MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL EVERY WEEK, home on the weekends, OR be located at 1 project with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days.
  • Visa Sponsor ships are not offered for this position.

    Responsibilities
    • Oversee the management of construction activities and task assignments by collaborating 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.
    • Lead the creation, review and update project schedule and three‑week look ahead scheduling and oversee the development and implementation of site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
    • Drive effective pre‑construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
    • Provide leadership to work crews and group field operations by coaching, mentorship, performance evaluations, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents, superintendents, and sr. superintendents.
    • Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
    • Manage and lead open shop and union issues.
    • Develop relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
    • Lead site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement.
    • Assist the Field Operations Manager with monthly project review which includes budget, schedule, labor, safety, quality, and equipment.
    Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or a related field.
    • Minimum 14 years construction management or related experience.
    • Detail orientation for accurate and timely labor, safety, and quality reports, etc.
    • Knowledge of construction and generally accepted business practices.
    • Basic understanding of multiple Mortenson systems (i.e., labor, financial, safety, quality, scheduling, and planning).
    • Microsoft Office skills.
    • Ability to travel up to 100%.
    • Current driver's license.
    Benefits
    • Medical and prescription drug plans that include 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.

    ** The base pay range for this role is $178,800 - $268,200. (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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    Equal Employment Opportunity

    Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

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