Assistant Superintendent

About the Role

The Assistant Superintendent manages project labor, oversees craft workers' certifications, participates in site orientation, first‑hour orientation, and safety meetings, and coordinates timecard approval, hiring, and dismissal processes while ensuring on‑site operations align with scope, schedule, and equipment needs. They support Project Managers in schedule development and updates, verify material quantity takeoffs during the buyout phase, manage Production and Innovation Boards as well as daily Plan‑of‑Day activities, and assist Safety Managers with audits and observations. • Manage craft labor and subcontractors on project sites. • Review and approve weekly labor reports and craft worker certifications. • Conduct site orientation, first‑hour orientation, and safety meetings. • Process and approve craft worker timecards; hire and dismiss personnel. • Coordinate on‑site operations, equipment, labor, and schedule execution. • Guide set‑up, work‑in‑place, and project close‑out/demobilization activities. • Assist Project Managers with schedule development and updates. • Arrange equipment from internal facilities and external providers (e.g., cranes, trailers). • Verify material quantity takeoffs during buyout for specific scopes. • Manage Production and Innovation Boards and daily Plan‑of‑Day activities. • Support safety audits, worker observations, and quality control of self‑perform and subcontractor work. • Oversee orientation, training, and performance evaluations of craft workers. • Ensure compliance with Mortenson policies, construction law, and EEO/affirmative action guidelines.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸labor management
• ▸schedule development
• ▸equipment procurement
• ▸quantity takeoff
• ▸safety audits
• ▸daily planning

What You Bring

Mortenson is seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent to coordinate and supervise subcontractors and craft team members within a specific construction discipline. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or have equivalent experience, possess at least three years of construction management experience, a valid driver’s license, and basic knowledge of construction law and Microsoft Office, with preferred electrician training and the ability to handle multiple complex projects from development through closeout. • Bachelor’s degree in Construction, Civil/Architectural Engineering, Construction Management or equivalent experience. • Minimum 3 years of construction management or related experience. • Valid driver’s license and ability to travel up to 100%. • Preferred: Completion or interest in Master, Journeyman, or Apprentice electrician program. • Electrical circuitry qualification or ability to be qualified by Mortenson Electrical Managers. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and relevant web applications. • Strong customer service, communication, active listening, and positive professional attitude.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor’s
• ▸3+ years
• ▸driver’s license
• ▸electrician
• ▸microsoft office
• ▸customer service

Benefits

The role offers a base salary ranging from $95,700 to $129,200 (higher in select locations), eligibility for Mortenson’s incentive plan, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid time off, life and disability insurance, mental‑health resources, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and gym discounts, with travel up to 100% required and no visa sponsorship available. • Medical, prescription drug, vision, and dental insurance with no additional cost. • 401(k) plan with generous Mortenson match. • Paid time off, holidays, and additional paid leaves. • Employer‑paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • No‑cost mental‑health tools and concierge services. • Tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance. • Gym membership discount program.

Work Environment

Onsite