General Superintendent

Knobelsdorff Enterprises

General Superintendent

Minneapolis, MN
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    This role supports the Electric division by providing high-level supervision and leadership of job site operations across large-scale industrial electrical projects. You’ll be responsible for field execution, team development, scheduling, compliance, and on-site representation. Success in this role means delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget while supporting the continuous improvement and scalability of our construction operations. If you're someone who takes pride in doing things the right way and thrives in a fast-moving environment, this position is built for you.

    What You’ll Do

    You’ll be part of a team that gets things done, works with purpose, and takes pride in the results. Your day-to-day responsibilities may include:

    • Oversee daily job site operations, planning, and scheduling across multiple project sites
    • Lead crews, subcontractors, and site personnel to meet safety, schedule, and budget goals
    • Coordinate materials, equipment, and labor with the project team
    • Serve as the on-site representative and primary point of contact for customers, inspectors, and regulators
    • Conduct daily tailgate meetings and job hazard analyses
    • Uphold and enforce KE’s safety program and documentation protocols
    • Review drawings and installation standards to guide field execution
    • Provide technical support, construction methods guidance, and performance coaching
    • Monitor timekeeping, expenses, and crew productivity
    • Drive job site quality, efficiency, and labor law compliance
    • Build three-week lookahead schedules and communicate progress to stakeholders
    • Mentor field leaders and support on-the-job training
    • Support constructability reviews, planning efforts, and project closeout
    • Travel regularly to support job site operations across regional states
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    What You Bring

    You’re someone who shows up ready to work hard, learn fast, and contribute to a team that takes pride in doing things right. Successful candidates typically bring:

    • Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Construction Management, or equivalent work experience
    • Strong industrial electrical background is required
    • 7+ years of experience in field leadership roles on complex electrical construction projects
    • Ability to manage multiple sites, crews, and schedules simultaneously
    • Confident communicator with field staff, customers, and executive leadership
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
    • Travel-ready with the flexibility to work overnight or extended stays as needed
    • Valid driver’s license and clean driving history
    • Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check

    Additional Information

    Total Rewards Statement

    As a full-time employee at Knobelsdorff, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and future.

    • 100% employer-paid health and dental coverage for employees
    • HSA contributions to support your medical expenses
    • Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
    • 401(k) with competitive company match
    • Profit sharing and performance-based incentives
    • Paid weekly with competitive wage
    • PTO, six paid holidays, and education reimbursement
    • Exclusive employee discounts through Working Advantage

    We believe your work should be rewarded with more than just a paycheck. At KE, we invest in your total wellbeing.

    Physical Requirements

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be provided for individuals with disabilities.

    Typical requirements may include:

    • Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, and walk for extended periods
    • Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and weather
    • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
    • Ability to travel frequently and stay on-site for extended durations

    Accessibility: If you need accommodations as part of the employment process, please contact Knobelsdorff Human Resources at 651-923-4970 or via email at HR@KEway.com.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Knobelsdorff is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.

    We believe in hiring the best person for the job, period. If you’ve got the skills, work ethic, and mindset to Own It, you’ll find a place here. If you need accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll work with you.

    Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. EEO is the Law poster English – Spanish EEO is the Law Supplement poster English – Spanish Pay Transparency Policy Statement English

    Knobelsdorff is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

    • Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.
    • EEO is the Law poster EnglishSpanish
    • EEO is the Law Supplement poster EnglishSpanish
    • Pay Transparency Policy Statement English
  • Compensation
    $130,000-$130,000 per year