Superintendent, Construction

Posted Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:00 AM

Performance Contracting Group is a national employee-owned specialty contractor that offers quality services and products to the commercial, industrial, and non-residential construction markets. We are committed to recruiting, developing, and advancing employees from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences, as well as supporting a culture of safety and inclusiveness that allows you to contribute to your fullest potential. We place high value on training and professional development, encouraging you to broaden and strengthen your unique skill sets so you can fully realize your potential.

PCI is seeking an experienced Superintendent for its Des Moines-587 operations based in Des Moines, IA
. Reporting to the Superintendent are field foremen and mechanics.

Individuals in this position are fully qualified professionals with experience in the contracting services industry.

• Responsible for selecting, hiring, terminating and managing the field labor force to ensure contract work is completed within budget hours for maximum profit
• Ensure that the most appropriate techniques and practices are employed in the installation of all jobs to reduce costs without compromising safety and quality. Assure installation in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Schedule labor and material on contracts secured.
• Maintain control of contracts-in-progress.
• Develop proper union relationships and developing a strong loyal field workforce.
• Actively involved in local union(s), builder associations , JATCs to build solid relationships.
• Accountable for results to meet business objectives for revenue and margin.
• Promote a culture of safety and monitor/enforce all best practices, including conducting tool box safety meetings and job site safety inspections.
• Awareness of contract requirements which may affect labor, schedule, productivity or safety.
• Provide primary field labor force interface with branch personnel.
• Build solid customer relations with all customers.
• Uses available technology to perform job tasks efficiently.
• Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team and defines success in terms of the whole team
• Attends monthly Branch meetings and reports the status of all contracts-in-progress, recognize and report any deviations from plans and specifications and assist in pricing.

• At least of 5 years of work experience as a superintendent in the construction industry
• Experience with managing specialty scopes of construction.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required .
• Ability to work with numerous contractors and sub-contractors in an efficient manner.
• Strong oral and written communication skills is required .
• Strong ability to read, understand and interpret specifications and drawings for PCI’s scopes of work.
• Ability to work in team environment is required .
• Ability to multitask, critical think , and problem-solve is required .
• Ability to learn new job skills by engaging in the technical aspects of the job and applying new skills as they are taught is required .

• Experience with working with union representatives is preferred
• OSHA 30 and First Aid Certification are preferred
• Local to metro Des Moines area is preferred

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, prescription drug, dental , and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance , AD&DD, and disability benefits
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Flexible paid time off policy

PCG provides equal employment and affirmative action opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

PCG is a background screening, drug-free workplace. In accordance with the provisions of Tennessee Code Annotated (T.C.A.), Title 50, Chapter 9, PCG’s Drug-Free Workplace Program includes drug and alcohol testing as part of the hiring process and throughout employment, as applicable.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Performance Contracting Group and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumesor claims on candidates from third-party employment vendors unless a signed Fee Agreement is in place AND a candidate has been submitted into our applicant tracking system(Dayforce).Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Corporate Recruitment Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates.

In the absence of a signed Fee…