Senior Data Center Construction Superintendent

M. A. Mortenson Company; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 178,800 - 268,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life, AD&D, and disability insurance

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a General Superintendent I to lead and coordinate site activities across multiple projects, overseeing on-site teams and ensuring materials, equipment, and inspections align with schedules.

The role requires strong construction management experience, travel up to 100%, and leadership across field operations with a focus on safety and quality. Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive eligibility.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Detail oriented

Microsoft Office

Travel up to 100%

Driver's license

Equivalent experience/10 years trade

Education

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

Job description

Mortenson is seeking a General Superintendent I to lead and coordinate site activities across multiple projects, overseeing on-site teams and ensuring materials, equipment, and inspections align with schedules.

The role requires strong construction management experience, travel up to 100%, and leadership across field operations with a focus on safety and quality. Mortenson offers a comprehensive benefits package and incentive eligibility.