General Superintendent
US$179,000 – US$268,000 / yr base salary
Posted 28 May 2026
Advertised as “General Superintendent - Data Center Construction”
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The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Level
- I
- Expected experience
- 14+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- On-Site
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$179,000 – US$268,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyArchitectural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
SUMMARY
Mortenson is currently seeking a General Superintendent I that will provide leadership and oversee the coordination of project site work activities and supervision of on-site work team for multiple construction projects or large, complex construction projects. Assist in coordinating management of craft and office personnel and providing equipment facility management.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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Oversee the management of construction activities and task assignments by collaborating with other departments to ensure all required materials, equipment and inspections support the project schedule
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Work with Project Manager(s) to budget, forecast, and manage craft labor, equipment, materials, small tools, consumables, and general working environment
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Lead the creation, review and update project schedule and three-week look ahead scheduling and oversee the development and implementation of site utilization plan and establish crew sizes
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Drive effective pre-construction planning sessions and project site meetings
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Provide leadership to work crews and group field operations by coaching, mentorship, performance evaluations, and train field personnel, forepersons, and assistant superintendents, superintendents, and sr. superintendents
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Implement Mortenson’s Zero Injury Safety Program at project site
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Manage and lead open shop and union issues
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Develop relationships with all visitors to the site: customers, architects, union representatives, subcontractors, etc.
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Lead site work and logistics efficiently, providing suggestions for improvement
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Assist the Field Operations Manager with monthly project review which includes budget, schedule, labor, safety, quality, and equipment
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil, or Architectural Engineering or a related field or
- Minimum 14 years construction management or related experience
- Detail orientation for accurate and timely labor, safety, and quality reports, etc.
- Knowledge of construction and generally accepted business practices
- Basic understanding of multiple Mortenson systems (i.e., labor, financial, safety, quality, scheduling, and
- planning)
- Microsoft Office skills
- Ability to travel up to 100%