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At Gardner, we believe commercial construction should feel as welcoming as it is professional. Thats why we dont just build and remodel we build relationships, rooted in hospitality. Our mission is to set the platinum standard for our clients, partners, and team members by delivering exceptional results while embodying our core values: passion, humility, excellence, empathy, and nimbleness. We bring a hospitality-driven approach to every project, ensuring that every interaction is thoughtful, responsive, and human-centered.

As Superintendent, you may work across any of our market focuses, including Healthcare, Commercial Interiors, Industrial, Higher Education, Historical/Repositioning, Mission-Critical, and/or Life Sciences.

Who You Are

Youre a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, keeping people and projects moving forward with confidence, clarity, and care. Relationships are the core of your work. You serve as the trusted advisor and liaison for our clients, providing hospitality at every step of the process. Youre the kind of person whos calm under pressure, quick to solve problems, and great at bringing people together. You set a high bar for craftsmanship, safety, and collaboration, and you expect the same from everyone around you.

You believe that success on a jobsite is about more than just checking off tasksits about building trust, staying organized, and leading by example. You enjoy coordinating moving parts and motivating teams to deliver quality work on time and on budget. Most importantly, youre energized by watching a plan come to life.

How Youll Contribute

As a Superintendent at Gardner Builders, you'll be the on-site lead for construction operationsbalancing the details, managing field teams, and serving as a point of connection between trade partners, clients, and your internal project team. From the start of a project through closeout, you'll be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating daily site operations across multiple project
• Managing schedules, sequencing work, and ensuring progress aligns with project goals
• Maintaining a safe, clean, and organized jobsite
• Driving quality by proactively identifying and resolving issues before they become problem
• Communicating with trade partners, field staff, and project managers to ensure alignment
• Hosting weekly foremen meetings to keep everyone informed and on track
• Ordering materials, scheduling inspections, and maintaining accurate records
• Acting as a visible, responsive, and reliable presence on site
• Jumping in as needed to solve problems quickly, professionally, and collaboratively

Youll also be a role model for safety and hospitality, setting the tone for a positive, productive jobsite culture.

What Success Looks Like

Youll know youre succeeding when:

• Jobsites are safe, organized, and on schedule.
• Communication flows clearly between field and office
• Team members feel supported, informed, and engaged
• Trade partners trust your leadership and value working with you
• Clients are impressed by the smooth execution and the way your team shows up

What Youll Bring

• 510 years of experience as a superintendent in commercial construction
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, trade scopes, and site logistics
• Familiarity with healthcare, commercial interiors, industrial, higher education, historical/repositioning, mission-critical, and/or life science construction
• A humble, team-oriented approach and the ability to manage several tasks at once while keeping a cool head
• Confidence in reading plans, coordinating teams, and adapting to change.
• OSHA-30 certification, or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Proficiency with scheduling software, construction platforms like Procore, Google tools, Microsoft Office tools, and Apple devices
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience in drywall, finish carpentry, or millwork
• Experience scheduling integrated teams using Outbuild scheduling software (or similar, ie Privmavera P6, Microsoft Project, etc)
• Experience leading integrated teams on complex renovation projects
• Deep knowledge of safety protocols and permitting processes
• A proactive, problem-solving mindsetand a calm presence when things get tough

Why Join Gardner Builders?

We are proud to be recognized as:

• 7-Time Best Places to Work by Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
• 6-Time Top 150 Workplaces by Minneapolis Star Tribune
• #1 Top Workplace in Construction by Star Tribune (2023)
• 4-Time Best Workplace by Inc Magazine
• Best Places to Work by Milwaukee Business Journal

Our culture-first approach encourages personal and professional growth, an EOS-led structure, and a commitment to building a workplace where everyone feels valued, challenged and loves coming to work.

• Annual Salary: $105,000 - $130,000 annual salary (paid weekly) + discretionary bonus.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision, HSA with employer contribution, and 401k plan with employer contribution
• Ancillary Benefits: Company paid basic life & AD&D insurance, company paid long term disability, company paid employee assistance program, accident insurance, and critical illness insurance
• Perks: Company vehicle, paid parking, company-provided phone and laptop.
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sabbatical leave, paid bereavement leave, paid parental leave, and regular company and team outings.

Interview Process

Our process typically includes 2-3 conversations (phone and in-person) to ensure a mutual fit.

Pre-Employment Screening

Drug screen and background check required.

Other Items to Note

• Gardner Builders reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
• We are only considering local candidates at this time. Relocation assistance is not available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type Full-time

Job function

• Job function Management
• Industries Construction

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