Senior Superintendent I

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

Summary

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent I with the ability to interact with a variety of staff at all levels in an ever-changing environment, remaining flexible, resourceful, proactive, and efficient with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. Aptitude to anticipate problems, critical issues, and opportunities as they arise; along with the capability to creatively problem-solve and bring together viable solutions. The Senior Superintendent will be responsible for providing coordination of project site work activities and supervision of on-site work teams for multiple construction projects or large, complex construction projects. This is a regional travel position requiring full-time presence on a project site in North Carolina. Project locations include Butner, NC and the Charlotte, NC region.

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, etc.
• Manage site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
• Additional duties as assigned

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
• Possess basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Microsoft Office skills at an intermediate level
• Proven positive and professional attitude, and strong customer service skills
• Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to travel up to 100%

A Few Benefits Offered Include

(for Non-Craft & Non-Union Craft working 25+ hours / week)

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

The base pay range for this role is $144,300 - $216,500. (Actual range is higher for the following office locations: Denver, CO and Chicago, IL – 5%, Seattle, WA, and Portland, OR – 10%, Washington, D.C. – 12.5%).

Base pay is positioned within the range based on several factors including an individual’s knowledge, skills, and experience, with consideration given to internal equity. This position is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan.

Please Make Note

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.

Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.