Construction Superintendent - Rochester

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Superintendent to join our Rochester team!

“Together We Make Dreams Real” – that is our purpose as a company and we exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals and trade partners to make the journey as stress‑free as possible. Together, we’ve created a dynamic, fun, inspiring environment where we can be ourselves and grow each day. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities.

We recognize the utmost importance of continually advancing our comprehension of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces within our work, industry, and company values.

At Knutson, opportunities to shine happen daily. We value what makes you different and empower you to act on your ideas.

This position is responsible for providing on‑site management of commercial construction projects to promote quality outcomes, provide a safe working environment, deliver The Knutson Experience, and maximize financial performance.

• Leads daily field operations for assigned projects.
• Develops and updates master schedule in coordination with the project team, and controls implementation at the site to ensure timely project completion.
• Plans, coordinates, and communicates site activities daily for project efficiency and profitability.
• Reviews and approves the sequencing of materials, equipment, and sub‑contractors to the site.
• Works with Project Management team for development and review of Subcontractor Scope of Work documents.
• Mentoring opportunities for Assistant Superintendent, General Foreman, Foreman, Field Engineers, and Project Engineers.
• Prepares and submits weekly timecards.
• Coordinates with Project Engineer for development of Procurement Log for the project.
• Maintain a comprehensive daily construction log by documenting site activities, reviewing and consolidating subcontractor reports, and ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant project documentation.
• Assists Project Management team in writing and managing RFI’s.
• Collaborates with the Estimating Department to understand project plans and specifications.
• Serves as a liaison between the owner and construction team to deliver The Knutson Experience.
• Enforces Knutson’s quality assurance/quality control policies and practices.
• Manage on‑site construction project costs to maximize financial performance and minimize risk.
• Approves invoices and allocates construction project costs.
• Identifies and communicates out‑of‑scope work to the project team.
• Identifies and provides documentation on project related issues (such as labor, costs, delays, weather) that can impact the financial performance of the job.
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with stakeholders (such as owners, design teams, subcontractors, inspectors, regulatory agencies, and others) to promote project efficiency and position Knutson Construction for future opportunities.
• Works with stakeholders to identify alternative solutions to project challenges.
• Participates in business development activities to support company growth objectives.
• Assists in the selection, training, development, and performance of field staff to retain a motivated, professional workforce for Knutson Construction.
• Wears appropriate work attire and consistently represents Knutson Construction in a professional manner on job sites
• Communicates and models the vision and values of Knutson Construction to create a sense of teamwork among employees promoting One Knutson
• Prepares and tracks all required logs and inspections as required by OSHA and MPCA.
• Understands, communicates, and enforces a Zero Incident safety culture to ensure a safe working environment on the project site, preventing accidents and lost time injuries.
• Leads by example as the primary safety leader for the project site, demonstrating and promoting safe practices at all times.
• Partners with all trade partners to execute safe work plans and ensure adherence to safety practices throughout the project.
• Leads daily huddles for…