Onsite Project Leader

IES Communications; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage includingPrescription

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Disability Coverage

Insurance Discount Programs

Job summary

IES Communications seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee medium to large projects, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance per company requirements. You will lead staff, manage resources, and coordinate with customers to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, blueprint understanding, and the ability to drive process improvements across operations. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years’ supervisory or managerial experience.
• At least three years’ experience as Lead Communications Technician or similar.
• At least five years’ experience in telecommunications or related field.
• Proficient with computer and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, MS Project).
• Meets company driving standards.
• Ability to define a project, create scope, estimate, and manage tasks to completion.
• Experience with specified trade tools listed above.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, train, manage, supervise, promote, discipline and discharge project staff.
• Act as senior liaison for operational interface with customer representatives.
• Plan and monitor project profitability to meet company goals.
• Ensure deadlines are met per customer requirements.
• Manage workload distribution, staffing, and progress of installation.
• Ensure productivity and project budget compliance to completion.
• Review job costs, invoicing, collections, and financial reporting.
• Prepare and maintain timesheets, material transfers, work orders, and close-out packages.
• Perform quality checks, prevent outages, conduct on-site job walks, and produce as-built drawings.
• Serve as on-site customer contact; attend meetings as required.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues; read and interpret project documents.
• Monitor processes for accuracy and efficiency; improve as needed.
• Collaborate with Training Department; promote safety as a priority.
• Lead operations meetings and training sessions.
• Manage tools and vehicle inventory/maintenance.
• Complete any other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Blueprint reading

Budgeting

Travel readiness

MS Office

Education

College

Tools

Punch tool 110 block/66 block

6/8 position crimp tool

Krone/3M/BIX

Butt set

Volt-Ohm meter

4-pair continuity tester

5-gang punch tool

Job description

IES Communications seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee medium to large projects, ensuring safety, quality, and financial performance per company requirements. You will lead staff, manage resources, and coordinate with customers to deliver on time and within budget.

The role requires strong leadership, budgeting, blueprint understanding, and the ability to drive process improvements across operations. Excellent communication and MS Office skills are essential.