General Superintendent

The superintendent will oversee the onsite management of construction projects, ensuring effective and efficient construction through coordination with project personnel, equipment, materials, and subcontracted work. This role requires managing the schedule, job costs, and quality of work to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction in collaboration with the project manager and the VP of Construction Services.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the construction project, including schedules, cleanliness, safety, manpower, and trade work.
• Manage field employees and trades to ensure work complies with client expectations, project schedule, and project specifications.
• Plan ahead and schedule resources effectively.
• Maintain a clear understanding of project scope before construction starts and maintain ongoing communication with the project team.
• Interact professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and city officials to ensure client expectations are consistently met.
• Maintain high standards of workmanship that adhere to original plans and specifications.
• Self-perform general construction duties as needed, including demolition, framing, finish carpentry, trim work, and drywall.
• Accurately read architectural plans and specifications.
• Manage tools, materials, and equipment onsite; ensure their prompt return when not needed.
• Identify faulty equipment and arrange for repair.
• Supervise the punch list process and resolve issues quickly to finish projects strong.
• Document changes to the scope of work and back charges, ensuring the project manager is informed.
• Submit accurately coded receipts and delivery tickets promptly.

• Minimum of 4+ years of experience in commercial construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record managing ground-up commercial projects.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and site logistics.
• Proficiency in door installation, cabinetry, and commercial construction.

• Tech Savvy: Proficiency in ProCore, BusyBusy, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Docs.

Enjoy job stability with no lay-offs and a supportive company culture that encourages upward mobility. Benefit from comprehensive health insurance with HSA, a 401k plan, mileage reimbursement at $0.54/mile, a $30/day meal per diem, and company-paid hotels.

Work Environment

Work primarily on commercial construction sites with teams of 2-10 people, including subcontractors and employees. Projects are located in Iowa and surrounding states, focusing 80% on the financial sector, 15% on smaller medical facilities, and 5% on miscellaneous commercial work. The typical work schedule is Monday to Thursday, 7am-5:30pm, with occasional work on Friday mornings. Attire includes jeans, t-shirts or sweatshirts, and work boots (steel or composite toe not required). Basic hand tools needed include pouches, a hammer, tape measure, speed square, and torpedo level.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA.

The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA.

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 24, 2026.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.