Assistant Superintendent
M.A. Mortenson CompanyChicago, IL + 1 more
Full TimeCommercial$96k – $129kPosted Oct 16, 2026Travel: Up to 100%
Coordinate craft crews, subcontractors, schedules, and site operations as a traveling Assistant Superintendent with Mortenson.
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Job Summary
Mortenson is seeking an Assistant Superintendent to coordinate field crews and subcontractors within an assigned construction discipline.
Responsibilities
- Oversee craft labor and subcontractor activity, address labor issues, and coordinate timecards, hiring, training, and performance reviews.
- Coordinate scope execution, equipment, schedules, materials, and work from site setup through closeout.
- Support schedule development, quality control, and field safety audits and meetings.
- Manage daily work planning and production activities for assigned scopes.
Required Experience
- Bachelor's degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management, or equivalent experience.
- At least three years of construction management or related experience and a current driver's license.
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects from development through closeout and travel up to 100%.
- Electrical apprenticeship or journeyman experience is preferred; electrical circuitry qualification or ability to qualify may be required.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, project and web applications, construction practices, and effective communication.
Compensation and Benefits
Base salary is $95,700-$129,200, with higher ranges for specified office locations. The role is eligible for an incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) with company match, paid leave, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and other programs.
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- Locations
- Chicago, IL, Itasca, IL
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What similar roles post
Superintendents in Illinois
$136k–$153k
Middle half of 4 posted jobs, last 12 months
Mostly from states that require posted pay.
This job’s pay is below the middle half.
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