Superintendent ; Building Site​/Civil; Superintendent ; Building Site​/Civil Superintendent

Superintendent I Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking a Superintendent I (Building Site/Civil) that will be responsible for coordinating, planning, and supervising assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a particular area of discipline, while developing and enhancing customer relationships through excellent service.

• Plan, coordinate, and oversee mass grading, excavation, backfill, and erosion control activities to support accelerated site readiness milestones
• Lead installation of underground utilities including storm, sanitary, water, ductbank, and associated structures
• Coordinate building foundations, slabs-on-grade, and exterior concrete in alignment with vertical construction sequencing
• Manage site access, haul routes, laydown areas, and logistics plans across a multi-building campus environment
• Partner with building superintendents to ensure smooth handoff from civil/site scopes to vertical construction

• Develop and manage short-interval plans, including three- and six-week look-ahead schedules for civil scopes
• Ensure materials, equipment, and inspections are planned and available to meet schedule commitments
• Review civil drawings, specifications, and contracts for constructability and completeness
• Coordinate with design engineers, survey, and project engineering to resolve discrepancies and field conditions
• Lead daily huddles, weekly coordination meetings, and site planning sessions for civil operations

• Supervise project partners, craft foremen, and crews performing civil and site work
• Interview, hire, transfer, and dismiss craft team members as required by project needs
• Coach and mentor assistant superintendents and craft team members, supporting skill development and career progression
• Track labor hours, productivity, and progress through proper task coding and field reporting

• Provide visible leadership and accountability for safety, quality, environmental, and compliance standards
• Identify and mitigate site risks related to soil conditions, utilities, weather, and sequencing
• Proactively address unfavorable working conditions and drive continuous improvement in site operations

• Build strong working relationships with internal teams, trade partners, inspectors, and clients
• Lead by example, promoting inclusive behaviors, open communication, and continuous feedback
• Effectively work with team members across diverse backgrounds, disciplines, and organizational levels

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field, or 10 years of relevant trade experience
• Minimum 5 years of construction management experience, with emphasis on site/civil or heavy civil work
• Experience with earthwork, underground utilities, concrete foundations, and site logistics preferred
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to manage multiple, complex work areas within a fast-paced project environment
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and planning skills
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong communication, active listening, and customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and apply Mortenson policies and procedures
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans

• 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 $114,000 - $167,100. (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…