Superintendent; Design Build

Superintendent (Design Build)

$110,000 - $140,000

Des Moines, IA

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.

As the company continues to grow its design-build operations, they are seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead field operations and oversee the successful execution of complex commercial construction projects from preconstruction through closeout.

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.

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.