Traveling Manufacturing Superintendent - Mobile Factories

Mortenson; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental plan

401(k) match

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym discount

Job summary

BLUvera, Mortenson’s manufacturing and fabrication business, seeks a Manufacturing Superintendent to lead day-to-day production operations on mobile factories, bridging manufacturing and construction while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will plan resources, manage schedules, mentor crews, and collaborate with engineers, operations, and project teams to translate construction needs into practical manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, or Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or 10 years trade experience.
• Minimum 5 years construction management or related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement to ensure all materials, equipment, and inspections support the project schedule.
• Review construction and contract documents for completeness and constructability.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, resolving discrepancies.
• Develop and manage project schedules, including three and six-week look-ahead schedules.
• Develop a site logistics plan and lead the utilization of Mortenson tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with project partner superintendents.
• Conduct on-site project orientations, pre-construction planning sessions, and project site meetings.
• Supervise project partners, craft foremen, and crews; interview, hire, transfer, and dismiss craft team members as needed.
• Coach and mentor assistant superintendents, craft team members, and other project team members.
• Ensure proper task coding of work hours on timecards, track work progress and craft productivity.
• Handle craft team member training and conduct career development discussions.
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and manage performance.
• Provide high-level management of safety, quality, risk, and compliance for the project and team members.
• Recognize and mitigate unfavorable working conditions and seek opportunities to improve processes and procedures.

Skills

Active listening

Communication

Customer service

Detail-oriented

Leadership

Education

Degree in Construction / Civil / Architectural Engineering or Construction Management

10 years trade experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

BLUvera, Mortenson’s manufacturing and fabrication business, seeks a Manufacturing Superintendent to lead day-to-day production operations on mobile factories, bridging manufacturing and construction while ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency.

You will plan resources, manage schedules, mentor crews, and collaborate with engineers, operations, and project teams to translate construction needs into practical manufacturing solutions.