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Senior Superintendent I

M.A. Mortenson CompanyButner, NC

Full TimeIndustrial$144k – $217kPosted Aug 21, 2026Travel: Up to 100%; full-time presence at project sites in North Carolina, including Butner and the Charlotte region

Lead complex construction work as a Senior Superintendent at North Carolina project sites in Butner and the Charlotte region.

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Job Summary

Mortenson is seeking a Senior Superintendent to lead on-site teams and coordinate construction work across multiple projects or a large, complex project. This regional role requires full-time presence at project sites in North Carolina.

Project Details

Project locations include Butner and the Charlotte region. Relevant experience includes solar or large industrial power projects.

Responsibilities

  • Direct construction activities, assign work, supervise crews, and support field team development.
  • Coordinate materials, equipment, inspections, labor, and other resources with project managers and internal teams.
  • Review documents for constructability, coordinate plan clarifications, and maintain project schedules and three-week look-aheads.
  • Plan site utilization and crew sizes, select formwork and equipment, and lead preconstruction and site meetings.
  • Support project budgets and forecasts, implement the site safety program, and manage site logistics and labor issues.

Required Experience

  • At least 15 years of construction experience and 10 years in a supervisory role.
  • Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in construction, civil or architectural engineering, or construction management; alternatively, 10 years of trade experience.
  • Experience with solar or oversight of large industrial power projects, including the ability to manage multiple complex projects.
  • Intermediate Microsoft Office skills, a current driver’s license, and ability to travel up to 100%.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay is $144,300-$216,500, with placement based on qualifications and internal equity. The role is eligible for Mortenson’s incentive plan. Benefits include medical, prescription, vision and dental coverage, a 401(k) with employer match, paid time off, insurance, tuition reimbursement, adoption assistance, and a gym membership discount.

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