Senior Construction Project 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

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.