Superintendent (Ground-Up Commercial Construction)

Tiello; Edina (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiello in the Twin Cities metro is seeking a Superintendent to lead ground-up commercial projects. You will oversee multiple sites, coordinate subcontractors, manage schedules, and ensure safe, high-quality delivery.

Ground-up construction experience is required, with a carpentry background preferred. You will travel between projects and collaborate closely with the project management team and clients to ensure successful turnover.

Qualifications

• Must oversee daily field operations across multiple commercial construction sites.
• Strong ability to lead ground-up projects from start to finish and coordinate subs.
• Proficiency with reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations across multiple commercial construction sites.
• Lead ground-up projects from site preparation through turnover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and material deliveries.
• Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules and monitor progress.
• Coordinate inspections and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and quality standards.
• Maintain a safe jobsite and enforce OSHA requirements.
• Communicate regularly with PMs, owners, architects, and inspectors.
• Maintain daily reports and project documentation.
• Manage punch lists and closeout activities.

Skills

Field leadership

Schedule management

Reading drawings/specs

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Travel between sites

Safety compliance

Tools

Procore

Job description

Job Title: Superintendent (Ground-Up Commercial Construction)

Location: Minneapolis–St. Paul / Twin Cities Metro, MN

Compensation: $100,000–$130,000 Base Salary (DOE)

Company Overview

Tiello has partnered with a growing commercial General Contractor in the Twin Cities in their search for a Superintendent to support their expanding project pipeline.

The company’s portfolio includes ground-up construction, restaurants, retail, office, healthcare, and tenant improvements. This is a growth opportunity for a field leader who enjoys taking ownership of projects and working closely with subcontractors, clients, and the project management team

Role Summary

The Superintendent will oversee ground-up commercial projects valued at approximately $2 million, with responsibility for managing multiple active sites throughout the Twin Cities metro area

This individual will lead field operations from startup through closeout, coordinating subcontractors, maintaining schedules, managing inspections, and ensuring safe, high-quality project delivery. Ground-up commercial construction experience is required, and a carpentry background is preferred.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily field operations across multiple commercial construction sites
• Lead ground-up projects from site preparation and foundations through building construction, interiors, and final turnover
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, field personnel, and material deliveries
• Develop and maintain look-ahead schedules, monitor progress, and resolve issues that could affect completion
• Coordinate inspections and ensure work complies with project drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Maintain a safe jobsite and enforce OSHA requirements
• Communicate regularly with Project Managers, owners, architects, and inspectors
• Maintain daily reports and accurate project documentation
• Manage punch lists and closeout activities to ensure successful project turnover

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of commercial construction Superintendent experience
• Demonstrated experience leading ground-up commercial projects from start to finish
• Ability to coordinate multiple sites and competing project priorities
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and subcontractor coordination
• bility to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between projects throughout the Twin Cities metro

Preferred Qualifications

• Carpentry or related field trade background
• Restaurant, retail, office, or healthcare construction experience
• Tenant improvement and occupied-facility renovation experience
• Procore experience
• OSHA 30 certification

Tiello is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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