Construction Superintendent

Construction Superintendent

This role leads multiple commercial construction projects in the Des Moines, IA area, including remodels, retrofits, tenant improvements, and ground-up builds. The superintendent serves as the primary on-site leader, coordinating subcontractors, enforcing safety standards, maintaining project schedules, and ensuring high-quality workmanship. The position offers the opportunity to build out a new market, contribute to the development of a local division, and grow into leadership as the operation expands.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple commercial construction projects simultaneously, including remodels, tenant improvements, retrofits, and new construction within an approximately 80-mile radius of Des Moines.
• Serve as the primary on-site leader for each project, coordinating daily activities and acting as the main point of contact for subcontractors and field personnel.
• Plan, manage, and monitor the full project lifecycle, from pre-construction mobilization through punch list and closeout, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within scope.
• Coordinate and direct subcontractors, including scheduling trades, sequencing work, and resolving conflicts to maintain productivity and workflow.
• Enforce safety standards and jobsite compliance, promoting a safe work environment and ensuring adherence to company and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain and update project schedules, tracking progress and proactively addressing issues that could impact timelines or quality.
• Oversee quality control on all work performed, ensuring workmanship meets or exceeds company standards and project specifications.
• Lead field-based problem-solving by identifying issues early, troubleshooting in real time, and implementing practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Manage remodel and retrofit projects, including gutting and converting existing structures such as school-to-apartment conversions, while protecting existing building elements as required.
• Supervise ground-up commercial construction, ensuring proper sequencing, coordination, and integration of all building systems and trades.
• Collaborate daily with the local Project Manager and leadership team in Eastern Iowa to provide project updates, align on priorities, and escalate issues when necessary.
• Use tablets and construction management software to access plans, document progress, track issues, and communicate with the broader project team.
• Support the development of the Des Moines division by helping establish best practices, contributing feedback to improve processes, and mentoring future team members as the office grows.
• Maintain a strong field presence, regularly walking jobsites, verifying work in place, and ensuring adherence to plans, specifications, and safety protocols.
• Assist with hands-on field tasks when necessary, including basic carpentry or other trade-related activities, to keep projects on track and support the team during critical phases.
• Participate actively in training and development programs to align with company standards, culture, and preferred methods of project delivery.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of commercial construction experience overseeing remodels, tenant improvements, and new-build projects with responsibility for the full project lifecycle.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within an approximately 80-mile radius, balancing priorities and resources across jobs.
• Demonstrated expertise in commercial remodels and retrofits, including gutting and converting existing structures such as school-to-apartment conversions.
• Solid knowledge of ground-up commercial construction, including sequencing, subcontractor coordination, and quality control practices.
• Field-based leadership skills with the ability to direct subcontractors, enforce safety, maintain schedules, and uphold company standards on-site.
• 5–10 years of overall construction experience, with the capability to run work independently while remaining adaptable to established processes and standards.
• Strong communication skills for daily coordination with a local Project Manager and leadership team located in another region.
• Subcontractor management…