Assistant Superintendent: Grow into Lead on Local Projects

The Contractor Consultants; Saylorville (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental options

Career growth

High-visibility projects

Job summary

Caliber Company is seeking a Senior Superintendent to support premier residential and commercial projects in the Ankeny/Des Moines Metro. This full-time on-site role offers a clear path for professional growth, with a base salary between $60k and $75k+ depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will assist the Senior Superintendent, monitor safety and quality, and coordinate with project management to keep work on time and within budget on high-visibility projects across

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a construction-related role (commercial or residential preferred).
• Strong foundational knowledge of construction methods, materials, and onsite safety practices.
• Ability to read and interpret basic blueprints, project documents, and site schedules.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a fast-paced team environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach to daily challenges.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Senior Superintendent in observing and managing all aspects of construction from groundbreaking to project completion.
• Monitor job site activities daily to ensure strict compliance with building safety codes and as-built conditions.
• Engaged in hands-on job site labor tasks and site maintenance to keep projects moving forward efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and highly organized job site environment to facilitate peak performance from all trade partners.
• Coordinate with the Project Management team to provide onsite follow-up and support for technical questions.
• Review project plans and schedules to help ensure all builds remain on time and within the established budget.
• Supervise onsite laborers and foremen to ensure quality standards are met across every phase of the project.

Skills

Construction experience

Blueprint reading

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or related field

Tools

Scheduling software

Project management software

Job description

Caliber Company is seeking a Senior Superintendent to support premier residential and commercial projects in the Ankeny/Des Moines Metro. This full-time on-site role offers a clear path for professional growth, with a base salary between $60k and $75k+ depending on experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

You will assist the Senior Superintendent, monitor safety and quality, and coordinate with project management to keep work on time and within budget on high-visibility projects across