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Grading Superintendent Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Grading Superintendent

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Our Grading Superintendent oversees and manages all grading operations for asphalt paving projects, ensuring that subgrade and base work are completed efficiently, safely, and to precise ...

Ulland Brothers Inc

Grading Superintendent

Mankato, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

We are currently seeking a Grading Superintendent to join our team. This position reports directly to the General Superintendent and is responsible for overseeing project safety, as well as providing ...

Blattner Energy, Inc.

Civil/Grading Superintendent

Avon, MN · On-site

$111K - $161K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Partner with the Site Manager and other superintendents, support owner communications/negotiations WHAT YOU'LL NEED * 5+ years supervising self-perform civil/grading crews (earthwork, grading, roads ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Duluth, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Duluth, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Duluth, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Duluth, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Saint Michael, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Saint Michael, MN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

Rachel Contracting

Earthwork Superintendent

Duluth, MN

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Perform site grading for commercial, industrial, development, wind energy, and road construction ... Superintendent. * Supervise and manage field crews ranging from approximately 5 to 25 personnel ...

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How much do grading superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for grading superintendent in Minnesota is $93,209.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $69,500.00 and $113,100.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the grading superintendent position, and why are they important?

A Grading Superintendent must have strong knowledge of site development, earthwork, and grading procedures, usually supported by extensive experience in civil construction and relevant certifications such as OSHA or state-specific safety training. Familiarity with GPS machine control, project management software, and construction documentation systems is important for efficiently managing site progress and compliance. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities set high performers apart in this role. These skills enable effective management of crews, adherence to specifications, and timely project completion in often challenging environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a grading superintendent on a construction site?

As a Grading Superintendent, your typical day involves supervising grading crews, coordinating with project managers and engineers, inspecting work for accuracy and compliance, and adjusting plans to address site challenges. You’ll be accountable for ensuring that all grading activities follow specifications, schedules, and safety regulations, while also managing equipment, materials, and resources efficiently. Regular communication with subcontractors and other trades is key to resolving issues on-site and maintaining progress. This role often requires proactive problem-solving to meet deadlines and ensure quality outcomes.

What does a grading superintendent do?

A Grading Superintendent oversees site grading operations on construction projects, ensuring proper excavation, soil compaction, and grading to meet project specifications. They coordinate with project managers, engineers, and crews to maintain schedules, safety standards, and equipment efficiency. Their responsibilities include supervising grading teams, managing resources, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Effective leadership and technical knowledge are essential to maintaining project quality and efficiency.

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Grading Superintendent

Bituminous Roadways, Inc.

Saint Paul, MN • On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Department: Field Operations
Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN
Job type: Seasonal / Non-Union or Union option
Pay Type / Range:
Salary. $90,000 - $120,000 per year (based on experience, type of work, and qualifications). Bonus Program eligibility.
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)
Option 1: Non-Union Benefits & Additional Information:
  • Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
    • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
  • Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
  • Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) - eligibility after one year waiting period.
  • Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
  • PTO Program covering all time away from work.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
  • Annual boot allowance.

Option 2: Union Benefits & Additional Information:
  • We are signatory with the following unions: Operating Engineers Local 49 and Laborers Local 563.
    • Health & Welfare Benefits and Pension would all remain through your union.
    • As a salaried employee, you will be a non-bargaining union member.
  • Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
  • PTO Program covering all time away from work.
  • Company paid holidays.
  • Referral bonuses - earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.
  • Annual boot allowance.

Job Summary: Our Grading Superintendent oversees and manages all grading operations for asphalt paving projects, ensuring that subgrade and base work are completed efficiently, safely, and to precise specifications. This role is responsible for managing multiple crews, coordinating equipment and materials, maintaining schedules, and ensuring the highest quality standards across projects.
Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test. References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.
Job Duties & Requirements:
Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Communicate with estimators and customers to create a schedule.
  • Work with grading foreman and assist with work schedule, daily and long-range.
  • Oversee all grading work and ensure work is done according to the specs.
  • Establish expectations and work ethics.
  • Manage equipment and employees.
  • Ensure Foremen coordinate workload with paving and milling superintendents.
  • Train and develop employees for advancement.
  • Create a safe work environment and lead by example.
  • Ensure equipment, trucks, material, and people are scheduled.
  • Ensure jobs are clean and swept daily.
  • Provide crews with what they need.
  • Ensure foremen have a weekly and monthly schedule.
  • Be a positive influence on others within the organization.
  • Be professional and respectful by leading with integrity and maintaining confidentiality.
  • Communicate changes as they happen.
  • Communicate with job Superintendents and inspectors.
  • Communicate changes to project manager.
  • Understand specs and different mixes.
  • Give clear direction.
  • Read and communicate work orders.
  • Maintain accurate and detailed field reports.
  • Help manage customer expectations.
  • Attend pre-con meetings.
  • Adhere to all BR safety policies and ensure employees are doing the same.
  • Meet with selected crew and stretch with them.
  • Communicate the day's work with Foremen.
  • Wear and monitor employees for PPE use and discuss issues with anyone not complying.
  • Check field logs to make sure field reporting must-haves are on report before approving.
  • Get accurate measurements, tonnage, and trucking for the next day's work.
  • Maintain proper communication with customers and estimators so they know when work is to be completed.
  • Communicate any questionable areas on job with Estimators, before proceeding.
  • Hold weekly Schedule meetings with Foremen.

Preferred Education and Experience:
  • 5 years of experience of grading/excavating
  • The ideal candidate must possess a valid Class A CDL driver's license with a good driving record.
  • Must be able to lift 50+ pounds regularly (daily).
  • Regular attendance and overtime are required.
  • Must have knowledge of the Twin Cities and surrounding suburbs.
  • Requires good vision for close tolerance work and any night work may be required.
  • Must possess a clean driving record and have a valid Minnesota Driver's License.
  • Must have the ability to hear, speak and follow directions carefully.
  • Continually required to reach, pull, carry, grab, pull, and lift.
  • Must possess both good strength and good endurance as work performed in all types of weather conditions.

Live up to our company Core Values:
  • Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
  • Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future. Quality leads to consistency. Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
  • Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace.
  • Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation. Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
  • Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee's share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality. Commitment shows and can be contagious.

Company Information:
For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.
At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work. Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.
More reasons to join BR:
  • Family owned and operated
  • Paid Training
  • Advancement opportunities - we aim to promote within
  • No out of town jobs / home every night
  • Family Oriented - Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Phone: 651.686.7001
Email: HR@Bitroads.com
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