Building the future of construction, one career at a time. Every project Knutson Construction build begins with people. From the field to the office, construction brings together individuals with different skills, experiences, and perspectives around a shared purpose: building places that strengthen the communities Knutson Construction serve. But building the future of its industry requires more than delivering great projects today. It requires investing in the people who will build what comes next. At Knutson, that means creating opportunities for people to discover construction, develop their skills, and build meaningful careers in the industry. There's no single path in construction. One of the things that makes construction unique is the variety of ways people can find their place within it. At Knutson, its career pathway journeys help illustrate that breadth, showing opportunities across project management, field leadership, safety, virtual design and construction (VDC), preconstruction, marketing, and human resources, along with other functions that support its people and projects. But the paths themselves tell an even more important story: a career in construction isn't defined by where someone starts. An internship can lead to project leadership. Field experience can grow into opportunities to lead increasingly complex work and teams. Technical interests can open doors in areas such as VDC and preconstruction. As its industry continues to evolve, so do the opportunities within it. Helping the next generation see the possibilities. Building the future of construction starts with helping people see themselves in it. At Knutson, that means getting out into its communities and creating opportunities for students to learn about the many different careers that make its industry possible. Its Human Resources team connects with college students through campus career events, introducing them to opportunities to begin and grow their careers at Knutson. At the middle and high school level, its Community Impact team works with local schools, including recent visits to St. Louis Park, Rochester Public Schools, and Elk River Area Schools, to introduce students to construction and help them better understand the variety of paths available within the industry. Knutson Construction also partner with organizations like Construct Tomorrow, which introduces high school students to careers in the union construction trades through hands-on events, connections with trade representatives and information about apprenticeship opportunities. Growth doesn't stop once you're here. Career development isn't only about bringing new people into construction. It's also about creating opportunities for the people already here to continue learning, growing and taking on new challenges. When Knutson Construction invest in its people, that investment reaches beyond the individual. Experienced, engaged teams make Knutson Construction better builders and better partners. No two career paths look exactly alike. Explore how team members across Knutson have grown their careers, taken on new opportunities and, in some cases, found entirely new paths along the way: Building what comes next. Its industry builds schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces and community spaces. But behind each of those projects is something equally important: people building careers. Creating awareness. Opening doors. Sharing knowledge. Developing talent. Giving people opportunities to grow. These are investments that strengthen Knutson and the construction industry as a whole. Because building the future of construction isn't only about the projects ahead of Knutson Construction. Because its industry's future depends on more than the projects ahead. It depends on the people who will bring them to life.

Knutson Construction announces new hires and team member promotions. MINNEAPOLIS - Knutson Construction is expanding its leadership team with five new hires and team member promotions that support the company's operational strategy, safety and quality initiatives, and preconstruction and facility condition assessment services. With these new hires and promotions, the company continues to broaden its service offerings and drive market growth in the Twin Cities, Rochester, Mankato and Southeastern Wisconsin regions. Together, the following appointments reinforce Knutson's commitment to building stronger teams and better outcomes for clients. Sam Endres has been hired as Knutson's new Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Endres is responsible for the accounting and finance, legal and risk management operations of the company. An accomplished financial executive, Endres has more than 13 years of c-level financial leadership with a record of driving revenue growth in privately held organizations. Kevin Hogan has been promoted to Vice President, Safety & Quality, and will oversee safety leadership for all offices. Hogan has more than nine years of experience in the safety field successfully guiding teams on large-scale projects and developing comprehensive safety training programs to enhance awareness and prevent injuries. Micah Vainikka has been promoted to Vice President, Preconstruction & Delivery Strategy. In his new role, Vainikka will oversee Knutson's preconstruction, virtual design and construction (VDC), mechanical, engineering and plumbing (MEP), facility condition assessment (FCA), and sustainability services. Vainikka began his career at Knutson in 2013 as a project engineer before joining the preconstruction team in 2016. Greg Hedin has been promoted to Director of Preconstruction and will lead the Minneapolis preconstruction team. He has extensive experience managing preconstruction in complex, existing facilities. Mitchell Boatman has been hired as Director of FCA & Capital Planning. Boatman will lead the company's efforts to help clients evaluate their physical assets, optimize capital allocations and develop long-term planning strategies. "Each of these individuals have demonstrated leading with courage and building team environments that center on collaboration, connecting and accountability," said Brendan Moore, Knutson President. "Their collective experience strengthens our ability to deliver the outstanding construction experience our clients deserve." What does Knutson's new FCA program offer? Knutson's FCA service provides evaluations of facility conditions, guidance of capital investments, and operational excellence planning across diverse portfolios. By generating facility plans that address condition, risk, lifecycle, and service delivery, Knutson offers clients comprehensive evaluations of existing facility conditions so they can prioritize and plan for repair, replacement and maintenance. Is Knutson Construction currently hiring? Yes, Knutson is hiring. You can learn more about job opportunities and building a career in the construction industry here. About Knutson Construction Services Knutson Construction provides customers with preconstruction, design-build, general contracting, and construction management services. Since 1911, Knutson has been providing expert construction services for healthcare, science and technology, K-12 Education, higher education, government, corporate, power and electrical, parking and transit, arts and culture, and hospitality and retail. The company has offices in Minneapolis, Rochester, Mankato, Minn., and La Crosse, Wis. Knutson was named a Star Tribune Top Workplace Honoree in 2022 and 2023, and a Top 200 Workplace in 2024, 2025, and 2026. Learn more at knutsonconstruction.com. More to explore: October 13, 2026 October 12, 2026 October 6, 2026