Construction Superintendent

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 revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work. As a 100% employee-owned company based in Ames, IA, every member of our team has a stake in our success through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Position Summary:
Superintendents oversee all aspects of on-site construction activities, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within the budget, and in accordance with Story’s quality and safety standards. Superintendents concentrate on detailed planning and scheduling, subcontractor coordination, participating in pre-construction activities, mentoring field staff, and solving day-to-day problems.

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 intertwine.
Orders materials, tools, and equipment; ensures accurate inventory records are maintained.
Leads the deployment and execution of the project, 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.
Other duties as assigned.

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

Travel:

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected; sites are located throughout central Iowa and across the state.

Working Conditions:
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.

Benefits:

Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Initial 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

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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