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Superintendent; Design Build

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50319, USA
Listing for: Jobot
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-14
Job specializations:
  • Construction
    Construction Manager/ Foreman, Site Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 110000 - 140000 USD Yearly USD 110000.00 140000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Superintendent (Design Build)

Established, Mid-Sized, Growing General Contractor Seeks Experienced Superintendent to Run High Profile Projects

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 per year

About Us

Our client is a respected commercial general contractor and construction management firm with a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality projects across a variety of sectors including multifamily, healthcare, education, office, hospitality, industrial, and commercial interiors. Founded in the late 1980s, this company has built its success through a relationship-driven approach centered around collaboration, accountability, innovation, and exceptional client service. The organization is known for its expertise in renovations, occupied remodels, tenant improvements, and complex design-build projects throughout the Midwest.

Why

Join Us
  • Join a highly respected and relationship-focused commercial construction organization with a strong pipeline of design-build work
  • Work on challenging and impactful projects across multiple commercial market sectors
  • Be part of a collaborative culture that values communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
  • Opportunity to work closely with preconstruction, design, and operations teams throughout the entire project lifecycle
  • Strong leadership team committed to employee growth, mentorship, and long-term career development
  • Competitive compensation package, vehicle allowance, benefits, and performance incentives
  • Work for a company that prioritizes safety, quality, innovation, and client satisfaction
  • Gain exposure to technically complex and fast-paced projects where your leadership directly impacts project success
Job Details Responsibilities
  • Lead all on-site construction activities for design-build commercial construction projects from groundbreaking through project completion.
  • Manage daily field operations including subcontractor coordination, scheduling, logistics, quality control, and site safety.
  • Collaborate closely with project managers, preconstruction teams, architects, engineers, and owners throughout the design-build process.
  • Develop and maintain detailed project schedules to ensure milestones and deadlines are achieved.
  • Proactively identify and resolve field issues, design conflicts, and constructability challenges.
  • Conduct regular site meetings with subcontractors, ownership teams, and project stakeholders.
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, safety standards, and company quality expectations.
  • Coordinate inspections, testing, commissioning, and project closeout activities.
  • Maintain accurate project documentation including daily reports, progress updates, and field logs.
  • Monitor manpower, productivity, equipment usage, and subcontractor performance.
  • Foster a positive jobsite culture built on safety, accountability, teamwork, and communication.
  • Support and mentor assistant superintendents and field personnel as needed.
Qualifications
  • 7+ years of commercial construction superintendent experience, preferably within design-build project delivery environments.
  • Proven experience leading ground-up and/or large-scale renovation commercial projects.
  • Strong understanding of construction sequencing, scheduling, building systems, and field coordination.
  • Experience working on projects within multifamily, healthcare, education, industrial, office, hospitality, or mixed-use markets preferred.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple subcontractors and maintain project schedules in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency with construction management software such as Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms.
  • Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control.
  • OSHA 30 certification preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working for a commercial general contractor on negotiated or design-build projects.
  • Knowledge of lean construction principles and collaborative project delivery methods.
  • Ability to lead occupied renovation or phased construction projects with minimal disruption to operations.
  • Experience mentoring junior…
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