Senior Construction Site Leader, Regional Travel

Mortenson; North Carolina; On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; 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

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent I to lead construction activities across North Carolina project sites, including Butner and Charlotte regions. You will coordinate site work, manage crews, and ensure safety and schedule adherence, engaging with engineers and other departments.

The role demands 15+ years in construction with supervisory experience and a strong track record on large projects, plus willingness to travel up to 100%.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience.
• Minimum 15 years of construction experience and 10+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience with solar or overseeing large industrial power projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and strong organizational skills.
• Current driver’s license and willingness to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of construction activities and task assignments.
• Interface with departments to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support the schedule.
• Budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, and materials.
• Review documents for completeness and constructability.
• Create and update project schedule and look-ahead planning.
• Coordinate plans with engineers and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
• Conduct pre-construction planning sessions and site meetings.
• Oversight and supervision of work crews; coach and train staff.
• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program and manage site logistics.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Project scheduling

Communication

Travel up to 100%

Driver's license

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent I to lead construction activities across North Carolina project sites, including Butner and Charlotte regions. You will coordinate site work, manage crews, and ensure safety and schedule adherence, engaging with engineers and other departments.

The role demands 15+ years in construction with supervisory experience and a strong track record on large projects, plus willingness to travel up to 100%.