Senior Superintendent

Job Category :
Construction Field Operations

Requisition Number : SENIO
001209

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• Posted :
  February 9, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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West Des Moines, IA 50266, USA

Valor Contracting has delivered over 2,000 successful industrial and commercial projects, earning a reputation for integrity, innovation, and excellence throughout the Upper Midwest and nationwide. Our expertise includes specialty subcontractor services—such as advanced tilt-up concrete and pre-engineered metal buildings—as well as serving as general contractor for national build-to-suit industrial projects. With over 40 years of proven experience, we bring precision and reliability to every phase of construction.

From start to finish, we're committed to delivering high-quality results and building lasting client relationship.

The Senior Superintendent role oversees large, complex projects or multiple projects, managing daily operations of the project site including safety, quality, scheduling, site logistics, progress reporting, staffing of assigned projects.

• Location: This position will be working on an industrial manufacturing facility project near the Des Moines, Iowa area
• Work Schedule: Dependent upon project schedule and progress
• Work Type: Full Time, Exempt

Scheduling and Logistics Management

• Develop and implement initial project schedules, transitioning execution to onsite field supervision.
  Update project schedule on a weekly basis; updates to include three-week look-ahead, critical path and recovery schedules.
• Ensure field supervision effectively manages site logistics; monitors progress and meets critical milestones.

Project Oversight

• Lead and oversee complex, multi-phase construction operations, ensuring excellence in execution.
• Drive preconstruction planning efforts, optimizing logistics and mitigating risks for large-scale projects.
• Ensure site progress is thoroughly documented and proper reports are composed and distributed at required intervals (daily, weekly and monthly)

Operational Leadership

• Act as the primary decision-maker for major project challenges and complex issues with subcontractors and vendors, escalating critical issues when necessary.
  Lead post-construction strategies, including seamless client handover, maintenance planning, and operational guidelines.
• Develop organizational post-construction policies to enhance future project success.

Site Safety

• Oversee compliance with all safety protocols, audits, and subcontractor standards across projects.
• Ensure all trade personnel on site have attended project-specific site orientation
• Develop and implement project-specific safety plans, ensuring they are communicated, understood and executed.
• Shape organizational safety policies and champion a culture of safety excellence.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Define and uphold rigorous quality standards across all projects. Ensuring completed scope aligns with or exceeds project specifications, approved submittals, and industry standards.
• Lead proactive risk mitigation efforts to ensure long-term project success.

Leadership

• Provide leadership & mentorship to superintendents and field members
• Promote a strong company culture, educating team members on the vision and goals of the organization.
• Champion the professional growth and performance of field staff, fostering a culture of accountability and excellence.

General Responsibilities

• Perform other duties as assigned
• All employees are responsible for the general upkeep of work and shared spaced
• Punctual and regular attendance is required of all employees

• Excellent leadership skills, with ability to motivate, direct and professionally grow team members
• Proactive, strategic planner with ability to successfully manage multiple projects
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with proven success in conflict and problem resolution
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
  Proactively drives initiatives and successfully manages projects while making high-impact decisions
• Advanced technical understandings of architectural, civil, structural, mechanical,…