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Superintendent - Construction

Mortenson
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 24 Nov 2025
💰 $189,500/yr($108,600/yr$189,500/yr)

About the role

 

SUMMARY  

Mortenson is currently seeking a Superintendent that will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a particular area of discipline. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service. 

 

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 

  • Plan and implement to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedule 

  • Review construction documents for completeness and constructability, understand contract documents, coordinate plans with design engineers 

  • Develop and manage project schedule, site logistics plan, utilize tools and equipment, collaborate with project partner superintendents 

  • Coach, supervise, and develop team members, conduct orientations, planning sessions, site meetings, supervise project partners, interview/hire/transfer/dismiss team members 

  • Ensure proper task coding, lead and track work progress, handle team member training, conduct career development discussions 

  • Build effective relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 

  • Lead by example, offer coaching and feedback, manage performance 

  • Provide high-level management of safety, quality, risk, and compliance, recognize and mitigate unfavorable conditions, seek process improvements 

 

QUALIFICATIONS 

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management,  

  • OR 10 years trade experience 

  • Current driver’s license 

  • Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects 

  • Detail-oriented, able to organize and manage multiple project tasks 

  • Basic understanding of construction law and business practices 

  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills 

  • Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills 

  • Ability to interpret and communicate company policies 

  • Effective communication and active listening skills, openness to diverse input and feedback

  • Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affirmative Action plans 

 

Superintendent I 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 5 years construction management or related experience 

  • The base pay range for this role is $108,600 - $162,900

 

Superintendent 2 

  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 8 years construction management or related experience 

  • The base pay range for this role is $126,300 - $189,500 

 

(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. 

 

A few benefits offered include:  

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

  • Medi

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