Construction Superintendent

About Greystone Construction

Established in 1987, Greystone Construction is a versatile general contractor serving commercial, industrial, agribusiness, municipal, multifamily, and senior housing clients across the United States. Headquartered in Shakopee, Minnesota, we have additional offices in Georgetown, Texas; Bismarck, North Dakota; and Spirit Lake, Iowa. Greystone has completed projects in 39 states and counting. Our reputation for safety, integrity, and construction excellence has earned us partnerships with some of the best companies in the markets we serve. Consistently delivering quality and building lasting relationships are the foundation of our success.

At Greystone, every team member is a leader. We empower our people to act with purpose and deliver results that exceed expectations. Guided by our shared values and vision, we pursue limitless potential in people and places, striving to make a positive impact on every project, every client, and every community we serve.

About the Role

As the company’s field point of contact, the Project Superintendent assists in ensuring each project is completed safely, on-time, and under budget while meeting management and customer objectives for safety, quality, and schedule. The Project Superintendent I is able to carry out key tasks and responsibilities with minor oversight from management. Daily responsibilities include utilizing management tools such as time cards, daily reports, safety inspections, quality control logs, and project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Take complete charge of day-to-day field operations for the project while meeting management and customer objectives for safety, quality, and schedule.
• Enforce all company safety policies, OSHA policies, and other applicable safety standards. Hold weekly toolbox safety meetings.
• Track and control the construction schedule provided by management. Create and send 3-week look-aheads.
• Understand project scope, budget, and sub-contractor scopes of work to manage project completion within budget.
• Coordinate efforts of all parties involved (contractors, sub-contractors, labor force) to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, standards, and contract requirements.
• Assist with field decisions, pre-install, and owners meetings with management review.
• Conduct and document weekly foremen meetings to provide clear communication among stakeholders and assign tasks.
• Work with government authorities to obtain necessary project inspections and occupancy approvals with management review.
• Assist with the review and approval of shop drawings.
• Document and distribute any project changes that may affect schedule, design, scope, or cost.
• Assist with project closeout and drive the punchlist closeout process.
• Maintain professional relationships with clients, vendors, employees, managers, supervisors, neighboring occupants, customers, and subcontractors.
• Utilize business software and forms including Procore, Blue Beam, Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and Outlook.
• Understand plans, specifications, shop drawings, and basic building codes.
• Promote the company through community or civic involvement to expand networks and generate leads.
• Attend trade and business development functions to increase visibility.

Qualifications

• Preferred: 2-4 year Associate degree in Construction Management or Construction Trades.
• Preferred: Willingness to travel.
• Required: OSHA 10 and first aid certification; OSHA 30 preferred.
• One (1) to three (3) years’ superintendent or foreman experience with a general contractor.
• Ability to assist in direct supervisory skills over construction crews ranging from 10 to 50 field personnel.
• Sound judgment and problem-solving skills for complex projects and business challenges.
• Aptitude for building excellent relationships with internal and external customers.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• High level of motivation, integrity, and commitment to team and customers.
• Strong work ethic, decisiveness, ambition, and an unwavering commitment to quality and professional work.

Working Environment / Physical Requirements

• Sitting, standing, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing, kneeling, and lifting up to 50 lbs. regularly (occasionally up to 80 lbs).
• Capability to work on job sites where temperatures and noise levels fluctuate.
• Ability to see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and vendors as needed.
• Near visual acuity to review written documentation.
• Ability to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Benefits

• Up to 100% company-paid health insurance for team members.
• Safety training and professional development opportunities.
• Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution to the 401(k).
• 401(k) match: 25% of employee contribution up to 8% of annual wages.
• Phone and truck allowance.

Why Greystone

We value Safety, Teamwork, Relationships, Integrity, Versatility, and Excellence—the foundation of how we think and act every day. We exist to build greatness and pursue limitless potential in people and places, striving to be the most trusted partner with top talent committed to excellence while building a legacy of positive impact.

We live by the Greystone Way: Build it like you own it. Safety matters because YOU matter. Plan to win. Do the right thing. Build with intention. Finish strong. We are a growth company, using technology, data, and innovation to continuously improve while expanding our markets and nurturing lasting relationships.

Our team is our foundation. We’re proud of our work, embrace feedback, and know that projects sell projects—our success comes from doing the job right and celebrating it together. We are customer-focused and community-minded, guided by trust, quality, and partnership. We’re an employer of choice—committed to professional and personal growth through our total rewards philosophy, encompassing competitive pay, benefits, work-life balance, recognition, and career development.