Senior Construction Superintendent - Minneapolis, MN
Xcel EnergyMinneapolis, MN
Full Time
Posted November 4, 2026
$112k - $150k
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- Freshness
- Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed November 5, 2026
- Classification
- Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Utilities
- Pay provenance
- Employer-provided pay
Job Description
Connected, Committed, Trustworthy, Safe
Key Responsibilities
- The position is responsible for the oversight and implementation of fleet-wide construction standards and processes for power plant capital projects, including but not limited to Wind, Solar, BESS, Combustion Turbines, Gas Conversions, and other technologies within The Major Capital Projects-Fixed Assets (MPG-FA). The position will primarily be responsible for the on-site construction associated with multiple small modification projects and individual mid-range modification projects. Project costs will range from $1 million to over $1 Billion. This position will be responsible for hiring and managing our contracted work force through Staff-Augmentation, Professional Services, and FTE’s. The direct reports of this position will provide on-site construction oversight as required. Responsible for leading a safe, high performing construction team which may include multiple levels, functions, and projects, while driving the efficient use of resources. Establish a culture of process adherence and continuous improvement. Set and achieve business area goals that align with corporate and business unit strategies, goals and objectives, as well as process and performance, customer satisfaction, and reliability metrics. This position will be responsible for following the Project Planning and Execution Process (PPEP) by actively attending and engaging with Generation Development (Gen-Dev), contributing to the constructability process and budgeting process throughout the stage gate process.
- This position will require periodic to frequent travel to locations within all three Xcel Energy operating companies (OPCo’s), including NSP, PSCo, and SPS. Travel requirements may vary based on project assignments, responsibilities, and changing workload priorities.
- Ensure potential contractors and suppliers are qualified to perform construction work in accordance with accepted Energy Supply standards and processes.
- Negotiate capital equipment purchases and construction contracts.
- Accountabilities include timely and satisfactory completion of construction projects and assuring project performance objectives are achieved for safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Initiates and coordinates (with site and contractor safety personnel) project safety audits, as appropriate.
- Directs or oversees field construction activities including job site safety, traffic patterns, lay down areas, security, labor resource utilization, construction activities in the project schedule, material receipt process, site fabrication areas, QA and QC measures, change control, cost forecasting, job site communication process, construction logs and construction reporting.
- Perform in-depth project constructability assessments and reviews as required.
- Establish effective internal and external relationships with contractors, craft labor union representatives, suppliers, and the
- building trade council representatives.
- Develop and maintain a state-of-the-art knowledge of construction techniques and technologies. Review and evaluate Energy Supply construction performance against industry standards, as required.
- (Establish properly sized construction teams to build strong, competitive teams and effectively manage
- performance. Select, optimize, plan and direct the construction teams and contractors used to provide safe and reliable construction oversight, to ensure stakeholder satisfaction. Serve as primary contact for issue resolution involving safety, specification adherence, environmental & regulatory compliance, schedule, and budget adherence.
- Build and maintain effective internal & external relationships. Foster an environment of collaboration within own organization and across stakeholders. Develop solutions that meet customer/stakeholder needs. Remove obstacles and provide assistance to team members to improve project and work performance.)
- Direct oversight of direct reports, which will include but not limited to: Level I & II construction superintendents, Xcel Energy interns as assigned, and staff-aug contract employees.
- Understanding and performing duties in the hiring process of FTE’s and Staff-Aug, FTE performance reviews, approving time and expenses, and developing highly effective teams to ensure stakeholder satisfaction.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university, plus eight years of power generation construction experience; or twelve years of power generation construction experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must demonstrate a strong belief and knowledge of construction loss prevention and safety policies.
- An Engineering or Construction Management degree is beneficial.
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities and proven performance on major projects.
- Sufficient computer skills.
- Our culture is grounded in shared values and employee commitments that guide how we work, support one another, and grow together.
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