Overview
Construction Superintendent – Water/Wastewater Jobs in Des Moines at John T. Jones Construction
John T. Jones Construction Co. is an established and growing Fargo, ND based Municipal/Industrial General Contractor specializing in Water & Wastewater Facility Construction. This primarily includes Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Facilities, and Lift/Pump Stations. Since 1953 our team of Laborers, Skilled Craftsmen, Superintendents & Office Staff have helped bring clean water to communities throughout the upper Mid West.
We are looking for an experienced & driven individual to join our team. We are also willing to train candidates with similar experience. Generally projects last 6-30 months. Please note THIS IS A TRAVELING POSITION. We work mainly in the upper Midwest.
Responsibilities:
- Oversees and directs construction projects from the pre-job planning stages to completion
- Reviews specifications & construction drawings to determine equipment, material, & staffing requirements for each phase of construction
- Confers and coordinates with supervisory personnel and subcontractors to plan and execute work procedures to prevent delays and ensure compliance to specifications & drawings.
- Guides & directs field employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Coordinates with office management to orders tools, materials and equipment to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules; tracks inventory
- Reviews work progress on a daily basis
- Prepares reports pertaining to job status; makes adjustments to work activities as required
- Liaises with project owner, engineer, inspector, etc. to maintain a good working relationship
- Confers with supervisory personnel, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve problems and improve construction methods
- Develops construction techniques to reduce costs & improve quality
- Creates & manages project schedules (SIS)
- Ensures jobsite safety & compliance to JTJ safety policy
- Onboards field personnel
- Provides expertise and guidance in trade areas, including earthwork, concrete, yard pipe, process pipe, and mechanical/equipment installations
- Other tasks as required
The ideal candidate should have: Field experience in one or more of the areas of heavy concrete, underground pipe, process pipe & mechanical/equipment installations.
- Stable and proven employment history
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- A willingness to travel, we generally work in the upper Midwest including ND, SD, IA, NE, MN etc.
- 2+ years experience in a Superintendent role, preferably Heavy Civil, Industrial or Water/Wastewater
Benefits:
- Disability
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401k with top matching
- Paid Time Off
- Company Truck, Phone and Computer
- Referral Bonus Opportunities
- Steady Year Round Work
- Training and Advancement Opportunities
- Industry-Leading Annual Bonuses
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Construction: 3 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver’s License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Title: Construction Superintendent – Water/Wastewater
Company: John T. Jones Construction
Location: Des Moines
