Field Superintendent - Construction jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA

Story Construction is a 100% employee-owned general contractor, construction manager, and design-builder based out of Ames, IA. As an employee of Story Construction, you’ll have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story, we focus on having a good day, every day, regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.  

Position Summary:  

We are seeking a Superintendent to join our project-planning team! As a superintendent, you will be overseeing all aspects of on-site construction activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within Story’s quality standards, and in accordance with safety regulations. Story Construction Superintendents often act as mentors for our field staff as they learn and grow within construction. The Superintendent typically reports to the Project Manager.

Summary of Duties:  

Supervisory 

• Leads the foremen and crews in their professional development through mentoring, teaching, training, coaching, and periodic performance reviews.  
• Increases the effectiveness and efficiency of the foremen and crews by providing all the inputs necessary to allow high-quality work assignments and work zones to be created for each crew. 

Site Leadership 

• Responsible for the day-to-day onsite management of projects. 
• Ensures that all logistical support is completed timely so the foremen can concentrate on the daily crew production planning, execution, and improvement. 
• Develops a complete understanding of the plans and specifications, including how the company’s and subcontractors’ work intertwines. 
• Orders materials, tools, and equipment; ensures accurate inventory records are maintained. 
• Leads the deployment and execution of project and schedule planning and all other project management tools. Prioritizes and plans work activities and approaches work in a methodical manner. 
• Monitors progress records, material usage reports, and analyzes costs. 

• Estimates resources needed for project completion and ensures timely completion of work. 
• Assists with cost projections and monthly cost reports. Anticipates obstacles to project completion and develops contingency plans. 
• Reports and corrects potentially unsafe conditions. 
• Creates a positive environment on the job site for continuous learning and improvement. 

Qualifications: 

• 4-year technical degree, a 2-year technical degree with 2 years of experience, or equivalent combination of experience and training required. 4-year technical degree in Construction Management, Construction Engineering, or related study preferred 
• 4 years of construction management experience required in addition to the above educational requirements; Commercial construction experience preferred, but not required 
• Successful passing of a drug test and a physical examination as a contingency for employment  

Travel: Jobsites are primarily located in Central Iowa; however, Occasional out-of-town or overnight travel may be expected.  

Benefits:  

• Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 
• Paid time off, including paid holidays 
• Company 401K plan with company match 
• Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
• Company work truck and cell phone  

• Paid Bereavement Leave 
• Company-paid term life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability 
• Company-paid employee assistance program (EAP) 
• Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans  
• Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals 
• Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement  

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements: 

Superintendents are expected to report to the jobsite. Employees may be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, moving mechanical parts, vibration, loud noises, and more within OSHA standards. Employees may be exposed to outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat, humidity, cold, wind, and dust. Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds regularly and 50 pounds occasionally, stand for long periods of time, walk for moderate-to-long distances on varying surface conditions, climb, crawl, crouch, reach, grip, push, and pull without issue. Must possess adequate communicative, auditory, and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards and help others do the same. 

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.  

Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Story is a drug-free workplace, and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time; Story Construction participates in E-Verify.