Construction Superintendent (Traveling)

Who is 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. Our headquarters are located in Shakopee, Minnesota with 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.

Summary 

In general, as the Company field point of contact, the Traveling Project Superintendents assists in ensuring that each project undertaken is completed safely, on-time and under the budget while meeting management and customer objectives for safety, quality and schedule. Project Superintendents is able to carry out key tasks and responsibilities with minor oversight from management. To carry out these responsibilities on a daily basis, the Project Superintendent is to utilize management tools such as (but not limited to) time cards, daily reports, safety inspections, quality control logs and project schedules.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership / Management  

Take complete and total charge of the 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 tool box safety meetings on a weekly basis

Track and control construction schedule

Create and send 3 week look aheads

Understand project scope, budget (costs) and sub-contractor scopes of works to manage completion of project within budget

Coordinate the efforts of all parties involved in the project, which includes contractors, sub-contractors and labor force, to ensure work complies with plans, specifications, standards and meets contract requirements

Involved with field decisions with review by management

Attend pre-install and owners meetings with review by management

Conduct and document weekly foremen meetings to provide clear communication between all stakeholders and assign tasks and responsibility of completion

Work with government authorities in obtaining all necessary project inspections and occupancy approvals with management review

Assist with the review and approval for shop drawings

Document and distribute any project changes which may affect schedule, design, scope or cost.

Assist with the project closeout and punchlist process

Perform additional tasks as requested by management

Relationship Management

Must be able to work professionally with clients, vendors, employees, managers and supervisors

Maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.

Build long lasting relationships with customers and subcontractors that are built upon trust and delivering results

Technology 

Utilize appropriate business software and forms including Procore, Blue Beam, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Project and Microsoft Outlook

Technical

Must be able to understand plans, specifications and shop drawings

Understanding of basic building codes.

Work to improve personal, technical and supervisory skills through continuing education, training or participation in professional organizations

Prospecting / Business Development

Promote Company through involvement in community or civic organizations that will expand network

Attend trade and business development functions to increase visibility, and generate leads

Qualifications

Preferred: 2-4 year Associate degree in Construction Management or Construction Trades

Required: OSHA 10 and first aid; Preferred: OSHA 30

3-5 years’ superintendent experience with a general contractor

Ability to assist in direct supervisory skills over construction crews ranging in size from 10 to 50 field personnel.

Able to apply sound judgment and problem solving skills to complex projects and business challenges

Aptitude for building excellent relationships with internal and external customers

Aptitude for verbal, written, and presentation skills

High level of motivation, integrity, and commitment to team and customers

Strong work ethic, decisive, ambitious, with an unwavering commitment to quality and

Working Environment / Physical Requirements

Sitting, standing, walking un-even surfaces, climbing, kneeling, lifting up to 50 lbs. on a regular basis and occasionally lifting up to 80 lbs

Must be capable of working on job sites where temperatures and noise level can fluctuate, and the ability to see, hear, and verbally communicate with co-workers and vendors as needed

Must have near visual acuity to review written documentation

Ability to wear job required Personal Protective Equipment

Our total rewards 

Truck Allowance, Fuel Card and Competitive Per Diem.

Up to 100% company paid health insurance for our team members.   

Safety training and professional development opportunities.   

Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution to the 401k.   

401(k) match 25% of employee contribution up to 8% of your annual wages.   

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, we embrace feedback, and we 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer (It is my understanding that now that we are a Federal contractor / subcontractor, we need to identify ourselves as such in our EEO statement. I’m not an expert, but I think the following still lists all the protected statuses per Federal and Minnesota state laws.)

As a federal contractor, Greystone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital or familial status, public assistance status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Know your Rights (EEOC) 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) 

Greystone Construction does not accept recruiting agency solicitations.