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Superintendent - UIC Construction

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: UIC Government Services and the Bowhead Family of Companies
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Labor / Trades, Heavy Equipment Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 80000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 80000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Overview

UIC Construction is seeking a field Superintendent with extensive vertical construction experience for remote Alaska construction projects. Site Superintendent oversees all types of craft workers onsite on a fast paced construction project. Primary duties will include leading construction crews, field documentation, managing onsite subcontractors, scheduling work, and tracking productivity.

Responsibilities

Essential functions will include:

  • Interpret and apply construction documents, including plans, specifications, contracts, shop drawings, submittals, and schedules independently.
  • Coordinate daily activities with owner representatives, project managers, foremen, craft workers, and subcontractors to resolve on-site challenges.
  • Actively participate in and support the health and safety program, ensuring all work is performed in accordance with OSHA standards.
  • Monitor project progress to ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Manage labor and equipment resources effectively to maintain project schedules and control costs.
  • Communicate clearly and professionally with owners, inspectors, architects, engineers, and subcontractors.
  • Supervise field crews and perform construction duties as needed, following all safety protocols.
  • Conduct safety meetings and complete job hazard analyses (JHAs) as required.
  • Maintain a consistent on-site presence during construction activities.
  • Plan project layout and allocate resources, including labor and equipment, to meet project milestones.
  • Lead and support crews consisting of carpenters, laborers, and specialty trade subcontractors.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of related construction trades and the ability to operate basic equipment such as forklifts and loaders.
  • Exhibit strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Perform physical tasks that require full range of motion.
  • Represent UIC Sanatu with professionalism, integrity, and a commitment to safety and quality.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Min 10-15 years of Superintendent/General Foreman Experience in Remote Vertical Alaska Construction Projects.
  • Must have comprehensive working knowledge of Remote Alaska Construction.
  • Must possess and maintain current driver’s license.
  • Must have a punctual work history.
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • First Aid Certification
  • OSHA-10 Certification
Physical and Mental Demands
  • Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; frequent heavy lifting and carrying.
  • Work performed on uneven surfaces, ladders, and scaffolding.
  • Requires full-body physical activity including climbing, lifting, balancing, stooping, and walking.
  • Frequent use of hands and arms for handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials.
  • Must maintain physical endurance and coordination to safely perform construction-related tasks.
Working Conditions
  • Loud noises, and/or extremes of heat or cold.
  • The work often requires wearing protective gear that may be uncomfortable.
  • The nature of the work environment may produce moderate levels of stress.
  • Work environment is that of a construction site.
  • May be working in close proximity to moving equipment.
  • Applicant may be subject to environmental conditions such as cold, heat, exposed to noise, hazards, and/or close quarters. Applicant must be aware of work environment at all times.

Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC’s Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant’s resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without…

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