Senior Field Superintendent: Lead Projects & Teams

Mortenson; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 111,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans and vision coverage

Dental plan

401k with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life/AD&D and disability insurance

No-cost mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is actively seeking a Superintendent to coordinate, plan, and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within a project area. You will build and maintain strong client relationships while guiding teams to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

The role offers two levels (Superintendent I and II) with compensation based on experience and location, and requires strong leadership, safety, and collaboration across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years construction management or related experience
• Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Detail‑oriented and able to organize and manage multiple project tasks
• Basic understanding of construction law and business practices
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
• Positive, professional attitude and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate company policies
• Effective communication and active listening skills, openness to diverse input and feedback
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and Affiant Action plans

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedule
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability, understand contract documents, coordinate plans with design engineers
• Develop and manage project schedule, site logistics plan, utilize tools and equipment, collaborate with project partner superintendents
• Coach, supervise, and develop team members, conduct orientations, planning sessions, site meetings, supervise project partners, interview/hire/transfer/dismiss team members
• Ensure proper task coding, lead and track work progress, handle team member training, conduct career development discussions
• Build effective relationships with diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead by example, offer coaching and feedback, manage performance
• Provide high-level management of safety, quality, risk, and compliance, recognize and mitigate unfavorable conditions, seek process improvements

Skills

Construction management

Coordination

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Scheduling

Budgeting

Contract documents

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction or related

10 years trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mortenson is actively seeking a Superintendent to coordinate, plan, and supervise assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities within a project area. You will build and maintain strong client relationships while guiding teams to meet schedules, budgets, and quality standards.

The role offers two levels (Superintendent I and II) with compensation based on experience and location, and requires strong leadership, safety, and collaboration across diverse teams.