Superintendent, Construction

Superintendent Nelson Construction & Development

Nelson Construction & Development is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations on commercial construction projects generally ranging from $1M–$30M across multifamily, senior living, behavioral health, hospitality, municipal, commercial, and mixed-use sectors in Iowa and surrounding Midwest markets.

The Superintendent is responsible for day-to-day jobsite leadership, subcontractor coordination, safety, schedule, quality control, inspections, deliveries, site logistics, field documentation, and overall jobsite readiness. This role works closely with the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, in accordance with contract documents, and with proper attention to cost, quality, and field execution. This position serves as the primary field leader and is expected to drive the project in the field with urgency, judgment, accountability, and clear communication.

Nelson Construction & Development delivers projects throughout the Midwest and has established a strong reputation for quality construction, collaborative project teams, and long-term client relationships. We are a developer and general contractor delivering projects across multiple sectors including:

• Multifamily
• Senior and Independent Living
• Behavioral Health
• Hospitality
• Municipal and Public Facilities
• Commercial and Mixed-Use Developments

Our integrated development and construction approach allows our teams to collaborate closely with clients and partners to deliver high-quality projects across the Midwest.

• Lead day-to-day jobsite operations and coordinate subcontractor activities
• Serve as the primary field contact for subcontractors, suppliers, inspectors, consultants, and project personnel
• Maintain a professional, productive, safe, and accountable jobsite culture
• Set clear expectations for subcontractors and maintain accountability in the field
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations

• Maintain strict adherence to OSHA, federal, state, municipal, company, and project-specific safety requirements
• Lead daily jobsite safety expectations and reinforce safe work practices
• Identify unsafe conditions or behaviors and take immediate action to correct or elevate concerns
• Maintain a clean, organized, and secure jobsite
• Ensure required safety supplies, signage, barriers, and controls are in place

• Manage the project schedule at the field level and coordinate daily construction activities
• Develop, update, and maintain a six-week look-ahead schedule using short-interval planning techniques
• Coordinate subcontractor sequencing, site access, deliveries, inspections, work areas, manpower, and material flow
• Facilitate weekly subcontractor coordination meetings and project safety meetings
• Identify schedule risks early and communicate impacts to the Project Manager and Director of Field Operations

• Monitor work for compliance with drawings, specifications, approved submittals, shop drawings, and Nelson standards
• Review RFIs, submittals, drawings, specifications, and other project documents as needed to support field execution
• Identify field conflicts, missing information, constructability concerns, unclear scope conditions, and coordination issues before they affect schedule, cost, safety, or quality
• Coordinate inspections, testing, municipal requirements, owner/consultant site visits, and project-specific requirements
• Lead punch list completion, closeout coordination, turnover readiness, and final jobsite cleanup

• Complete accurate and timely daily reports
• Maintain project photos, manpower tracking, delivery records, inspection records, weather logs, and field documentation
• Document site conditions, delays, impacts, visitors, inspections, and significant field activities
• Communicate potential cost or schedule impacts before work proceeds whenever possible
• Help distinguish between contract work, changed work, and field coordination issues when…