Senior Superintendent II - Massive Grading

M. A. Mortenson Company; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 164,300 - 246,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription drug plans no

Vision coverage included

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with a generous 5

Paid time off, holidays, and otherpaid

Employer paid Life, AD&D, and basicdis

No-Cost mental health tools and work‑l

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym Membership Discount Program

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Superintendent II in Minnesota to oversee site work on multiple complex projects. You will coordinate field activities, supervise on-site teams, and partner with Project Managers to maintain schedule, safety, and quality.

The role requires 12+ years of construction management, a Bachelor's degree in a related field, travel up to 100%, and a proven ability to lead diverse crews. Visa sponsorship is not offered; base pay ranges from $164,300 to $246,500.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience.
• Minimum 12 years construction management or related experience.
• Current driver's license.
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices.
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative Action plans.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of construction activities and task assignments.
• Interface with other departments to ensure materials, equipment and inspections support the schedule.
• Budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and the 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 and clarify discrepancies.
• Develop and implement site utilization plan and establish crew sizes.
• Select formwork systems and equipment.
• Conduct pre-construction planning sessions and site meetings.
• Oversight and supervision of work crews; coach and train field personnel.
• Establish teamwork environment and ensure crews have resources.
• Provide work direction and performance evaluations; participate in hiring decisions.
• Develop leadership potential and career growth opportunities.
• Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at project site.
• Manage open shop and union issues; maintain site relationships with customers, architects, and subcontractors.
• Suggest improvements for site work and logistics.

Skills

Massive Grading

Estimating

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience

Job description

Senior Superintendent II

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Senior Superintendent II 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 II 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.

• Must have Massisve Grading experience on extremely large projects.
• Must have extensive estimating and scheduling experience.
• Visa Sponsorships are not available for this position.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience
• Minimum 12 years construction management or related experience
• Current driver's license
• Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices
• Active listening skills and effective communication, open to diverse input and feedback
• Ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative Action plans and their intended use

BENEFITS

(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

PAY

**The base pay range for this role is $164,300 - $246,500.** (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.