Data Center Field Lead - Projects

The Weitz Company / Contrack Watts, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Rewarding Bonus Program

Comprehensive Benefits Package with HS

Employer-Paid Short- and Long-Term Dis

Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Generous Paid Time Off Provisions

401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm

Tuition Reimbursement

Fully Paid Parental Leave

Voluntary Insurance: Critical Illness/

Corporate Wellness Program with Time &

Job summary

The Weitz Company is seeking a Field Superintendent to supervise field work on retrofit, upgrade, and tenant improvement projects in Des Moines, IA. You will lead safety, schedule adherence, and cost control while coordinating with the Project Manager and subs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Data center experience is highly preferred; the role is based on-site in Des Moines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of project construction experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Data center experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and enforce prime and subcontract terms.
• Construct project per plans, schedule, specs; optimize labor and equipment.
• Ensure contracts, insurance, and bonds are in place before subs start.
• Hold weekly subcontractor meetings with minutes.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and materials on site.
• Ensure layouts are accurate; manage site logistics and procedures.
• Maintain clean site and professional image; ensure safety.
• Manage project costs; coordinate with PM on budgets and projections.
• Notify PM of field orders; document and report.
• Update labor and material reports; submit usage reports.
• Review payments to subs/vendors; assist with scheduling.
• Develop and maintain project schedules; coordinate with subs.
• Document delays and change orders; inform PM about delivery impacts.
• Prepare two-week look-ahead schedules; lead coordination meetings.
• Lead weekly job coordination meetings with subs.
• Evaluate plans; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate with owners/architects reps; report issues to PM/CM.
• Prepare owner status reports; maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Verbal written communication

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Business acumen

Tools

Procore

JDE

Asta

MS Office

Apple devices

Job description

The Weitz Company is seeking a Field Superintendent to supervise field work on retrofit, upgrade, and tenant improvement projects in Des Moines, IA. You will lead safety, schedule adherence, and cost control while coordinating with the Project Manager and subs.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in construction, with strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. Data center experience is highly preferred; the role is based on-site in Des Moines.