Superintendent IISuperintendent II

M. A. Mortenson Company; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 111,400 - 195,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and prescription plans

Dental plan

401k retirement plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Life and disability insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a Superintendent I/II to coordinate, plan, and supervise craft activities and assistant superintendents on multiple projects. The role focuses on scheduling, coordination with design teams, and building strong client relationships through excellent service.

Base pay varies by level and location, with ranges for Superintendent I at $111,400–$167,100 and Superintendent II at $130,100–$195,200. The position may require extensive travel and offers incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management
• OR 10 years trade experience
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Detail‑oriented, 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, ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate to ensure materials, equipment, and inspections support project schedule
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability; coordinate plans with design engineers
• Develop and manage project schedule and site logistics; collaborate with superintendents
• Coach, supervise, and develop team members; conduct orientation and site meetings
• Ensure proper task coding; lead progress tracking and training; conduct career development
• Build effective relationships with diverse backgrounds and levels
• Lead by example; provide coaching and feedback; manage performance
• Provide high-level safety, quality, risk, and compliance management; mitigate issues

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Coordination

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

Superintendent I and II

Mortenson is currently seeking a Superintendent that will be responsible for providing coordination, planning, and supervision to assistant superintendents, contractors, and craft activities in a particular area of discipline. Develop and enhance customer relationships by providing excellent service.

This position offers opportunities at both levels 1 and 2, allowing candidates to apply based on their experience and qualifications. Compensation for this role is determined based on factors such as experience and location.

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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management,
• OR 10 years trade experience
• Current driver’s license
• Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects
• Detail‑oriented, 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, ability to travel up to 100%
• Knowledge of Equal Employment Opportunity, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans

Superintendent I

• Minimum qualifications: Minimum 5 years construction management or related experience
• The base pay range for this role is $111,400 - $167,100

Superintendent II

• Minimum qualifications: Minimum 8 years construction management or related experience
• The base pay range for this role is $130,100 - $195,200

(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.

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

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.

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.
• In limited cases, specific project assignments may require U.S. citizenship verification and a federal background check.
• 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.