Superintendent II - Minneapolis

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Knutson Construction

Superintendent II - Minneapolis

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Celebrated as one of Minnesota's Top Workplaces! Knutson Construction is accepting applications for a Superintendent II to join our team at our Minneapolis, MN 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 subcontractors 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 construction projects to promote quality outcomes, provide a safe working environment, and maximize financial performance

    The key job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Manage and be accountable for enforcing Knutson's Zero Incident Safety Culture including daily huddles, weekly safety audits, pre-task planning, near miss reporting, and morning stretches.
    • Work closely with Preconstruction to provide guidance on constructability, schedule, site logistics, phasing plans and Subcontractor Scopes of Work.
    • Prepare and track all required logs and inspections as required by OSHA, SWPPP, or others as required per local jurisdictions.
    • Work with the General Superintendents, Trade Foreman, and Yard Manager to maximize production, minimize labor, utilize equipment efficiently, returning the equipment in a timely fashion.
    • Responsible for the overall completion of daily logs to ensure overall project risk is mitigated and documented.
    • Develops Master Schedule in coordination with the project team and Subcontractors per the Contract Documents and is responsible for implementation of the Master Schedule.
    • Updates the Master Schedule with the Project Manager monthly, or as required per the Contract Documents.
    • Develop, manage, and implement 4-week look-ahead schedules to facilitate weekly tasks for safety, work sequencing, and site logistics.
    • Serve as a liaison between the Owner and the construction team to deliver The Knutson Experience.
    • Manage the Quality Assurance & Control process and practices for the project.
    • Manage on-site construction project costs to maximize financial performance and minimize risk.
    • Collaborate with Foreman & Project Managers to complete weekly project productivity reports, adjusting as necessary to improve productivity.
    • Approve invoices and allocate construction project costs.
    • Review PTM forecasted costs with project team for accuracy monthly.
    • Identify and communicate out-of-scope work to project team.
    • Identify and provide documentation of project-related issues (such as labor, costs, delays, weather) that can impact the project's financial performance.
    • Work with the Safety Department in responding to on-site OSHA inspections.
    • Complete, communicate, and submit all required documentation for safety incidents promptly.
    • Resolve safety issues with non-conforming subcontractors.
    • Participate in and lead Owner meetings and interactions to ensure The Knutson Experience.
    • Participate in new project pursuits and interviews in coordination with Project Teams.
    • Participate in business development activities to support the growth objectives of Knutson Construction.
    • Recruit and provide input to the selection of qualified employees for vacant positions.
    • Identify training and/or development opportunities that will assist Team Blue Members in achieving enhanced job performance and/or work-related objectives.
    • Experience managing a specific trade in the past such as concrete, demolition, masonry is preferred.
    • Work with Trade Superintendents for the allocation of labor as needed.

    Require d Skills and Abilities:

    • Knowledge of and proficiency in using personal computers and related Microsoft software including project management applications.
    • Demonstrated skill in reviewing projects not under his/her constant assignment to identify potential risks and financial exposure, including participation in Team Blue meetings.
    • Demonstrated ability to build strategic client relationships that result in new opportunities for Knutson Construction.
    • Demonstrated ability to oversee multiple projects.
    • Ability to travel to and within project sites to oversee progress and resolve issues.

    Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

    • High school diploma or equivalent, or an associate degree in business or a construction related field, and 15+ years of independently managing complex commercial construction projects.
    • OSHA 30 certification, or ability to complete within the first 6 months of employment.
    • SWPPP certification.

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the esse ntial functions of the position. **
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