Superintendent (Des Moines)

Turner Construction CompanyWest Des Moines, IA
Onsite

About The Position

Superintendent (Des Moines) Division: Des Moines Main Project Location(s): West Des Moines, IA 50266 USA Minimum Years Experience: Travel Involved: Job Type: Regular Job Classification: Experienced Education: Job Family: Construction Compensation: Salaried Exempt Experience in K-12 Education and Municipal market sectors is required If you picture yourself doing great things that make a difference in the lives of others, Turner is the place to be. Turner Construction is an industry leading commercial construction general contractor with a 120-year history spanning iconic projects around the globe, including 10 of the world's 100 tallest buildings. Turner’s rich Iowa history began with the construction of the iconic Hazen Water Tower in 1930 located at 48th and Hickman in Des Moines and continues today as Iowa’s leading General Contractor. Turner’s Des Moines office portfolio includes everything from healthcare, higher education, aviation, municipalities, commercial, sports, critical facilities, office buildings, and renovations. Turner is committed to sustaining a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment where everyone feels connected, sees themselves represented at all levels of the company, and feels supported to reach their ultimate potential. Turner builds some of the most ambitious projects in the world. The technical expertise of our people makes us a recognized leader in many markets. Our projects are well known. Our people set us apart. We inspire greatness. Can you picture yourself at Turner? If so, apply and let’s do great things together! This is not a remote/hybrid position and will be based in a Turner office or project location.

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, including Microsoft Office Suite and proficiency in EH&S applications.
  • Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
  • Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in K-12 Education and Municipal market sectors is required

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
  • Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operations.
  • Resolving local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule and all other appropriate matters.
  • Manage the overall site safety program as required and ensuring 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.
  • Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule.
  • Communicate with owners and architects/engineers in connections with field issues. Investigate and resolve such issues.
  • Manage the billing process as it relates to Work In Place (WIP) and overseeing the monthly estimate of work completed, payrolls, material invoices and subcontractor payment applications.
  • Manage the work to ensure that it is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
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