Construction Site Supervisor

christensenfarms; Fairmont (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Christensen Farms in Minnesota is seeking a Construction Site Supervisor to coordinate on-site construction across our production network. You will oversee subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure materials and equipment are available to keep projects on time and aligned with safety and biosecurity standards.

This role requires 1–2+ years in construction, a Class A CDL with medical certification, and the ability to travel up to 50%.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; construction-related education or certifications preferred.
• 1–2+ years of construction experience, ideally with exposure to scheduling, subcontractor coordination, or site supervision.
• Class A CDL with valid medical certification.
• Ability to travel up to 50% and work extended hours as needed to meet project deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors including excavators, concrete crews, framers, electricians, and equipment installers.
• Ensure materials arrive on-site in correct quantities and on schedule to meet deadlines.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify workmanship and resolve issues before impacting timelines.
• Manage schedules, shipping conflicts, and communication between vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Enforce safety policies, biosecurity protocols, and site cleanliness.
• Maintain administrative documentation including project reports, CMMS updates, inspections, and contract setup.
• Serve as on-site liaison to production managers and CF departments.

Skills

CDL Class A

CMMS

Outlook

Excel

Word

Project tracking

Subcontractor coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview:

The Construction Site Supervisor will support the daily execution of construction projects across our production network. In this role, you will coordinate subcontractors, manage on-site activities, ensure materials and equipment are available when needed, and help deliver high-quality construction outcomes that meet company standards for safety, biosecurity, and operational excellence.

What You Will Do:

• Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work aligns with scope, timeline, and company quality standards.
• Coordinate and manage subcontractors including excavators, concrete crews, framers, electricians, and equipment installers.
• Ensure all materials arrive on-site in the correct quantities and on schedule to meet contractor and project deadlines.
• Conduct daily inspections to verify workmanship, identify issues early, and resolve them before they impact the project timeline.
• Manage schedules, shipping conflicts, and communication between vendors, subcontractors, and internal teams.
• Enforce all company safety policies, biosecurity protocols, and site cleanliness expectations.
• Maintain accurate administrative documentation, including project reports, CMMS updates, inspections, contract setup, and financial reconciliations.
• Serve as the on-site liaison to production managers and CF departments, ensuring smooth collaboration and shared goals across construction and production.

What You Offer Us:

• High school diploma required; additional construction-related education or certifications preferred.
• 1-2+ years of construction experience, ideally with exposure to scheduling, subcontractor coordination, or site supervision.
• Strong understanding of general construction processes, materials, phases, and vendor coordination.
• Class A CDL with valid medical certification.
• Ability to manage multiple contractors, timelines, and site activities with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word; ability to update CMMS and project tracking tools.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with professionalism, diplomacy, and confidentiality.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% and work extended hours as needed to meet projects deadlines.
• Motor Vehicle Requirements: Because this position may require operating a company vehicle or mileage reimbursement, any offer for this position is contingent upon the review of your motor vehicle record (MVR). The MVR will be reviewed to determine insurability based on CF's insurance carrier and company policy.

What We Offer You:

• Take advantage of hands-on leadership opportunities, ongoing training, and clear career advancement paths within a collaborative team environment that values hard work, accountability, and personal growth across all levels of the organization.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $70,000to $80,000with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

Senior Construction Site Supervisor

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.