Superintendent (Des Moines)

Turner Construction • West Des Moines, IA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Turner Construction is a leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history. The Des Moines office has a rich history in Iowa and is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment. Turner builds ambitious projects and is known for the technical expertise of its people. This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location. The Superintendent leads, directs, and coordinates the work of subcontractors and/or Turner trade labor, ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work, and adherence to budget. The Superintendent has supervisory responsibility for Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, Interns, and trade labor in their area of responsibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of four years' related experience, training, and/or experience.
• Knowledge of building construction, means and methods, scheduling and cost control procedures, general contract, general conditions, subcontract documents, drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and EH&S applications.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedules.
• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and make decisions related to the performance of work concerning scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control, and trade employee staffing levels.
• Oversee work among assigned trades to promote coordinated project operations and resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedules, and other appropriate matters.
• Manage the overall site safety program and ensure subcontractor compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes and regulations.
• Supervise and develop Assistant Superintendents, Field Engineers, and/or Interns, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
• Create schedules and determine sequencing of work, and develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain the project schedule.
• Communicate with owners and architects/engineers regarding field issues and investigate and resolve such issues.
• Manage the billing process related to Work In Place (WIP) and oversee the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices, and subcontractor payment applications.
• Manage the work to ensure it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level