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Traveling Senior Superintendent-Commercial-Energy Storage

Mortenson
United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 26 Mar 2026
💰 $216,500/yr($144,300/yr$216,500/yr)

About the role

Senior Superintendent I 

  

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. 

 

LOCATIONS:  AZ, CA, CO, NM, TX (other locations as needed.)

 

  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. 

 

MUST HAVES TO BE CONSIDERED FOR POSITION:

  • How to look ahead at project; daily, weekly, monthly and 6 months ahead.
  • Looking for Superintendents that can LEAD a project, including 2-3 Superintendents, as well as understand and work with the craft, as well as management/project team.
  • Must have self-perform experience.
  • Experience partnering with PM, leading Engineers, understanding where/when to get equipment and materials.,
  • Sr. Supt level is someone who has worked on $1M+ projects – self perform.
  • Owner's Reps that have only managed GCs or Subs are not ideal candidates. 
  • Prefer someone that understands mechanical, civil and electrical  
  • Need someone that can has the foresight for the entire project schedule.  Understand how to use numbers to calculate manpower, equipment and material needs.
  • Please review minimum years of experience to be qualified for Senior level Superintendent.

 

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 a

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