General SuperintendentGeneral Superintendent General Superintendent

M. A. Mortenson Company; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 179,000 - 268,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401k match

PTO

Life & AD&D

Disability insurance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a General Superintendent to provide leadership and oversee on-site work across multiple projects. You will coordinate crafts, schedule development, and site logistics while driving safety and quality initiatives.

You will mentor field personnel, manage union and open shop matters, and collaborate with Project Managers to align budget, schedule, and resources. This role requires extensive travel and a strong safety mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or 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.
• Understanding of Mortenson systems (labor, financial, safety, scheduling, and planning).
• Microsoft Office skills.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of construction activities and align with departments to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support the schedule.
• Budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and working environment with Project Manager(s).
• Lead development and updates to project schedules and three-week look ahead; establish crew sizes and site utilization plans.
• Drive pre-construction planning sessions and site meetings.
• Mentor and lead field personnel and superintendents; provide performance feedback.
• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Manage open shop and union issues.
• Develop relationships with visitors: customers, architects, union reps, subcontractors.
• Lead site work and logistics, suggest improvements.
• Assist Field Operations Manager with monthly project reviews (budget, schedule, labor, safety, quality, equipment).

Skills

Detail orientation

Travel up to 100%

Driver's license

Education

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

Equivalent experience, or 10 years trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

SUMMARY

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

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 or
• 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

equivalent experience, or 10 years trade experience

A few benefits offered include:

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

• 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

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

(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.

Please make note:

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible

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.

Other Items to Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

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.