
Mortenson
Leading construction and real estate firm specializing in commercial, residential, and industrial projects.
Assistant Superintendent
Coordinate and supervise subcontractors and craft teams on construction projects
Job Highlights
About the Role
Key responsibilities include managing project labor, monitoring weekly labor reports, and approving craft worker certifications and trainings. The Assistant Superintendent also oversees on‑site operations, equipment coordination, schedule development, safety audits, quality control, and the orientation, training, and performance evaluation of craft workers. Additional duties encompass timecard approval, hiring and dismissal processes, and supporting project closeout activities. • Manage project labor (craft labor, subcontractors) • Monitor and address issues within weekly labor reports • Review and approve craft worker certifications and trainings for specialty craft roles • Participate in site orientation training, first hour orientation, and site safety meetings • Coordinate review and approval of craft worker timecards • Participate in hire and dismissal process of craft workers • Coordinate on-site operations/Scope of Work (Equipment, Labor, Schedule) • Provide guidance on activities including set-up, work in-place, and project closeout/demobilization • Support and participate with Project Managers on schedule development and updates • Coordinate with equipment facility and outside equipment providers for project equipment (e.g., cranes, trailers, trucks, Conexus) • Review and verify quantity takeoffs and materials management process during the buyout process for specific scopes of work • Manage scope(s) of work Production and Innovation Boards • Manage scope(s) of work Plan of Day (POD) activities • Support Safety Manager and/or Engineer with site safety audits, worker-to-worker observations, etc. • Manage quality control of self-perform and subcontractors’ work • Responsible for the orientation, training, and timely performance evaluation of craft workers, including performance management process if necessary • Organize and manage multiple project tasks
Key Responsibilities
- ▸labor management
- ▸schedule development
- ▸equipment coordination
- ▸quantity takeoffs
- ▸quality control
- ▸safety audits
What You Bring
Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent to provide coordination and supervision of subcontractors and craft team members within a particular construction discipline. The role focuses on ensuring efficient labor management and project execution. Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a construction‑related field or equivalent experience, at least three years of construction management experience, and a valid driver’s license. Preferred qualifications include interest in an electrician program, electrical circuitry knowledge, strong organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office and related web applications, a professional attitude, excellent communication, and the ability to travel up to 100%. Knowledge of construction law, EE‑O, inclusive behaviors, and affirmative action plans is also required. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil, Architectural Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent experience • Minimum 3 years construction management or related experience • Current driver’s license • Completion of or interest in Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice electrician program preferred • Electrical circuitry qualification or ability to be qualified by Mortenson Electrical Managers • Ability to fulfill development to closeout responsibilities for multiple, complex projects • Basic understanding of construction law and generally accepted business practices • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, project, and pertinent web applications • Positive and professional attitude with strong customer service skills • Ability to interpret and communicate Mortenson policies • Active listening 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
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸3+ years
- ▸driver's license
- ▸electrical
- ▸microsoft office
- ▸travel
Benefits
The position offers a base salary ranging from $95,700 to $129,200, with higher rates in certain locations, and eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off and holidays, employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount program. • Medical and prescription drug plans with no additional cost vision coverage • Dental plan • 401(k) retirement plan with 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
Work Environment
Onsite