Field Construction Superintendent I

Mortenson Construction; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 111,400 - 167,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson Construction seeks a Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within a project area, while strengthening customer relationships through excellent service.

Responsibilities include developing and managing schedules, coordinating with design teams, leading safety and quality efforts, mentoring staff, and ensuring on-time delivery of milestones across multiple trades. Travel up to 100% may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years construction management or related experience.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience.
• Current driver's license.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Knowledge of EEO and inclusive practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement to ensure all materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
• Review construction and contract documents for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, resolving discrepancies.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including three and six-week look-ahead schedules.
• Develop a site logistics plan and lead the utilization of Mortenson tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with project partner superintendents.
• Conduct on-site project orientations, pre-construction planning sessions, and project site meetings.
• Supervise project partners, craft foremen, and crews; interview, hire, transfer, and dismiss craft team members as needed.
• Coach and mentor assistant superintendents, craft team members, and other project team members.
• Ensure proper task coding of work hours on timecards, track work progress and craft productivity.
• Handle craft team member training and conduct career development discussions.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance.
• Provide high-level management of safety, quality, risk, and compliance for the project and team members.
• Recognize and mitigate unfavorable working conditions and seek opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

Skills

Project coordination

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Travel readiness

Diversity & inclusion awareness

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction / Civil / Arch Engineering

10 years trade experience

Job description

Mortenson Construction seeks a Superintendent I to coordinate, plan, and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within a project area, while strengthening customer relationships through excellent service.

Responsibilities include developing and managing schedules, coordinating with design teams, leading safety and quality efforts, mentoring staff, and ensuring on-time delivery of milestones across multiple trades. Travel up to 100% may be required.