Senior Construction Superintendent - Lead Large-Scale Projects

M. A. Mortenson Company; Nashville (TN); 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 a generous-M

Paid time off

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

No-Cost mental health tool and conciër

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Superintendent I to oversee multi-project construction activities, coordinate with Project Managers and engineers, and lead field teams with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role requires extensive supervisory experience and a proven track record on large-scale projects.

The Senior Superintendent will influence planning, scheduling, budgeting, and site logistics while ensuring compliance with Mortenson’s zero-injury safety program and project quality standards.

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

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 100%

Interpersonal skills

Customer service skills

Education

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

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Superintendent I to oversee multi-project construction activities, coordinate with Project Managers and engineers, and lead field teams with a focus on safety and efficiency. The role requires extensive supervisory experience and a proven track record on large-scale projects.

The Senior Superintendent will influence planning, scheduling, budgeting, and site logistics while ensuring compliance with Mortenson’s zero-injury safety program and project quality standards.