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Superintendent I

M. A. Mortenson Company
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/3/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Superintendent I position at M. A. Mortenson Company?

Salt Lake City, UT, United States | Salt Lake City Office

SUMMARY
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 $108,600 Min - $162,900 Max

Superintendent 2
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum 8 years construction management or related experience
  • The base pay range for this role is $126,300 Min - $189,500 Max

(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.

A few benefits offered include:
(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

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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.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

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.

Salary : $108,600 - $189,500

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