Senior Construction Superintendent - Lead Large Projects

Mortenson Construction; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 144,000 - 217,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off & holidays

Life, AD&D, disability insurance

Job summary

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent I to direct site activities across multiple projects. You will oversee schedules, safety programs, crew supervision, and coordination with engineers and project managers.

The role demands leadership, problem-solving, and a strong safety mindset within a high-security construction environment. Candidates should have 15+ years of construction experience, a supervisory track record, and experience with large industrial or solar projects.

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.
• Minimum 10 years' experience in a supervisory role.
• Experience with solar or overseeing large industrial power projects.
• Proven ability to fulfill all responsibilities for multiple, complex projects.
• Detail orientation sufficient to organize and manage multiple project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of construction activities and task assignments.
• Interface 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.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Create, review and update project schedule and three weeks look ahead scheduling.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with engineers, identifying and clarifying any discrepancies.
• Develop and implement site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
• Select formwork systems and equipment.
• Conduct effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings.
• Oversight and supervision of work crews.
• Coach, mentor and train field personnel, foremen, and assistant superintendents.
• Establish and nurture teamwork environment.
• Ensure crews have resources and support.
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations.
• Identity hiring needs and participate in hiring, performance management, and dismissal decisions.
• Develop leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities.
• Implement Mortenson's Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Manage open shop and union issues.
• Maintain relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, et al.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement.
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson Construction is seeking a Senior Superintendent I to direct site activities across multiple projects. You will oversee schedules, safety programs, crew supervision, and coordination with engineers and project managers.

The role demands leadership, problem-solving, and a strong safety mindset within a high-security construction environment. Candidates should have 15+ years of construction experience, a supervisory track record, and experience with large industrial or solar projects.