Senior Superintendent
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Construction
Operations Management
Senior Superintendent
Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent 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.
This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.
Responsibilities include:
- 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 include:
- 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:
- 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
Senior Superintendent I:
Minimum qualifications:
15 years of construction experience and 10 years' experience in a supervisory role
The base pay range for this role is $144,300 MIN - $216,500 MAX.
Senior Superintendent II:
Minimum qualifications:
10 years trade experience and 12 years construction management or related experience
The base pay range for this role is $164,300 MIN - $246,500 MAX. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and…
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