Senior Superintendent - Healthcare

Celebrated as one of Minnesota’s Top Workplaces, Knutson Construction is a company where “Together We Make Dreams Real.” We exist to work in concert with each other, owners, design professionals, and subcontractors to make the journey as stress-free as possible. Our dynamic, fun, and inspiring environment encourages individuality and growth. Knutson is deeply committed to cultivating and upholding diversity throughout our workforce, relationships, and communities, recognizing the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion as transformative forces.

About the role

The Senior Superintendent - Healthcare will provide direction and general oversight to multiple construction projects of various size and complexity to promote quality outcomes, maintain Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture, and maximize financial performance. This role leverages commercial construction expertise to create new business opportunities while delivering The Knutson Experience to owners, trade partners, and Team Blue.

Responsibilities

• Manage and enforce Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture at all times.
• 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 mandated by OSHA, SWPPP, or local jurisdictions.
• Lead, train, and mentor multiple Foremen, General Foremen, and Superintendents, providing quarterly Performance Enablement feedback.
• Maintain daily logs to mitigate and document overall project risk.
• Develop and implement the Master Schedule in coordination with the project team and subcontractors per Contract Documents.
• Update the Master Schedule monthly or as required by the Contract Documents.
• Develop, manage, and implement 4-week look-ahead schedules for safety, work sequencing, and site logistics.
• Lead Daily Huddles to coordinate activities and promote Knutson’s Zero Incident Safety Culture.
• 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.
• Oversee on-site construction project costs to maximize financial performance and minimize risk.
• Collaborate with Foremen and Project Managers to complete weekly project productivity reports and adjust as needed.
• Approve invoices and allocate construction project costs.
• Review PTM forecasted costs with the project team for accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Identify and communicate out-of-scope work to the project team.
• Document project-related issues (e.g., labor, costs, delays, weather) that may impact financial performance.
• Work with the Safety Department to respond to on-site OSHA inspections.
• Complete, communicate, and submit all required documentation for safety incidents in a timely manner.
• Resolve safety issues with non-conforming subcontractors.
• Participate in and lead Owner meetings to ensure The Knutson Experience.
• Engage in new project pursuits and interviews in coordination with Project Teams.
• Support business development activities to advance Knutson Construction’s growth objectives.
• Recruit and provide input on the selection of qualified employees for vacant positions.
• Identify training and development opportunities to enhance job performance and objectives for Team Blue Members.
• Experience managing specific trades such as concrete, demolition, or masonry is preferred.
• Work with Trade Superintendents for labor allocation as needed.

Requirements

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

Skills

• Proficiency in using personal computers and related Microsoft software, including project management applications.
• Demonstrated skill in reviewing projects to identify potential risks and financial exposure, including participation in The Blue Team meetings.
• 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.

Pay

Projected minimum base salary per year: $135,000
Projected maximum base salary per year: $205,000

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