Superintendent - Water Treatment Plants

Story Construction • Full-time • Ames, Iowa, United States • 6m ago

We are a General Contractor, Construction Manager, and Design-Builder serving our local Ames and central Iowa Commercial and Industrial Markets. At Story Construction, we're more than just a construction company - we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to building excellence and making a lasting impact. Everything we do revolved around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work. As a 100% employee-owned company based out of Ames, IA, every member of our team has a stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Position Overview:

Are you a facilitative leader with a knack for overseeing construction projects from start to finish? We are looking for a Superintendent to join our project-planning team for Water Treatment and Waste Water Treatment Plant projects in Central Iowa! 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. Superintendents often act as mentors for our field staff as they learn and grow within construction.

Why choose Story Construction?

Family-Oriented: Our focus on local projects supports work-life balance so that you can spend less time traveling and more time with your loved ones. Our typical footprint spans just a 80-mile radius from Ames.

Support: Our Superintendents are assigned to one project at a time, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional results. Our planning process is driven by collaboration; enjoy the benefits of a supportive team that has your back.

Ownership: Become a part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and share in the success of our company. Learn about how we became an ESOP company here.

A Culture That Can't Be Beat: We foster a people-centered atmosphere where respect, trust, collaboration, and teamwork is key, and every employee's well-being and growth is prioritized. Learn more about our culture here.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Benefits:

Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
3 weeks of paid time off (PTO) and 6 company-paid holidays
Company 401K plan with company match
Eligibility to participate in annual bonus pool, with satisfactory performance
Health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance
Company work truck, computer, 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
Weekly pay via direct deposit
Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement

Qualifications:

5+ years of experience leading Water Treatment and/or Waste Water Treatment Plant projects as a Superintendent.
Experience leading self-perform crews.
Experience leading projects of $10M+ value.

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

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.

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. Story Construction participates in E-Verify.

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