General Superintendent - Civil Large Grading Projects

Mortenson Construction; Minnesota; On-site; USD 178,800 - 268,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

401(k) retirement plan with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a General Superintendent for Mass Grading in Minnesota. The role requires overseeing project site work, leading teams, and ensuring the timely management of construction activities. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 14 years of construction management experience, particularly with large-scale projects.

Responsibilities include managing construction activities, scheduling, and implementing safety programs. Competitive benefits and a salary range of $178,800 - $268,200 based on experience are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 14 years construction management or related experience.
• Must have experience overseeing large projects with numerous craft employees.
• Ability to travel up to 100% as required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction activities and manage task assignments.
• Lead the creation and update of project schedules.
• Drive effective pre-construction planning sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Detail Orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Superintendent - Mass Grading

Mortenson is currently seeking a Civil Mass Grading General Superintendent I that will provide leadership and oversee the coordination of project site work activities and supervision of on‑site work teams for multiple construction projects or large, complex construction projects. Assist in coordinating management of craft and office personnel and providing equipment facility management.

Specific requirements must be met in order to be considered. This position is not your next move. This position requires you to have actual years of experience.

1. Experience overseeing, at minimum, 2 Large Projects ($100-$600M) with oversight of 100’s of craft employees, including Superintendents, General Foremen, Foremen, and operators.
2. Must have detailed experience in pre‑construction.
3. Extensive knowledge in moving mass amounts of dirt with multiple sub‑contractors and self‑perform employees on the jobsite.
4. MUST have large industrial experience and can explain how many cubic yards of dirt/day is being moved on large project.
5. MUST BE WILLING TO TRAVEL EVERY WEEK, home on the weekends, OR be located at 1 project with regular rotations home every 3 weeks for 5 days.

Visa Sponsorships are not offered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the management of construction activities and task assignments by collaborating 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.
• Lead the creation, review and update project schedule and three‑week look ahead scheduling and oversee the development and implementation of site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
• Drive effective pre‑construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
• Provide leadership to work crews and group field operations by coaching, mentorship, performance evaluations, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents, superintendents, and sr. superintendents.
• Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Manage and lead open shop and union issues.
• Develop relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
• Lead site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Assist the Field Operations Manager with monthly project review which includes budget, schedule, labor, safety, quality, and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 14 years construction management or related experience.
• Detail orientation for accurate and timely labor, safety, and quality reports, etc.
• Knowledge of construction and generally accepted business practices.
• Basic understanding of multiple Mortenson systems (i.e., labor, financial, safety, quality, scheduling, and planning).
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Current driver's license.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
• Dental plan.
• 401(k) retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match.
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.

**The base pay range for this role is $178,800 - $268,200. (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.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.