Project Superintendent

Keen Project Solutions, LLC; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Keen Project Solutions, LLC is seeking a Project Superintendent to provide on-site leadership for construction activities in Iowa. You will ensure safety, quality, and efficient execution while coordinating self-performed work, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet schedule goals.

The role requires directing field crews, maintaining daily field presence, and resolving field issues. Strong communication and team leadership are essential for successful project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 10 years of progressive experience in supervising construction.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage contractual responsibilities.
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, cost management, and safety compliance (e.g., OSHA 30hour).
• Willingness to travel 100% by air and ground.

Responsibilities

• Lead all onsite construction activities to ensure safe, productive, and high-quality execution.
• Direct field crews, foremen, and subcontractors to meet milestones and standards.
• Maintain daily field presence to verify progress, safety, and workmanship.
• Coordinate daily huddles and ensure alignment across field teams.
• Champion proactive safety culture and enforce standards.
• Monitor productivity, identify schedule risks, and drive corrective actions.
• Lead weekly Foreman’s Meetings and communicate field updates.
• Support procurement planning and site readiness.

Job description

Role Definition

The Project Superintendent provides overall on-site leadership for construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and quality standards. This role is responsible for day-to-day field operations, including coordination of self-performed work, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain schedule and productivity goals. The Project Superintendent proactively identifies and resolves field issues, supports project planning and execution, and ensures compliance with company and client requirements. Acting as the primary field representative, this role fosters teamwork, clear communication, and accountability among all project participants to deliver successful outcomes.

Role Definition

The Project Superintendent provides overall on-site leadership for construction activities, ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with design and quality standards. This role is responsible for day-to-day field operations, including coordination of self-performed work, subcontractors, and suppliers to maintain schedule and productivity goals. The Project Superintendent proactively identifies and resolves field issues, supports project planning and execution, and ensures compliance with company and client requirements. Acting as the primary field representative, this role fosters teamwork, clear communication, and accountability among all project participants to deliver successful outcomes.

PROTECT PEOPLE

• Safety comes first in everything I do
• I protect our seat at the table by doing my best work
• I develop myself and others
• I put the needs of the Company and others above my own
• I represent myself and the Company professionally at all times

BUILD RELATIONSHIPS

• I respect people
• I have a positive attitude
• I collaborate and build healthy external relationships
• I collaborate and build healthy internal relationships
• I engage in healthy conflict
• I act with honesty, integrity, and ethics
• I avoid dramatic and toxic behavior

FOCUS ON END GOALS

• I focus my efforts on providing valueadded work to the customer; “work in the business”
• I start with the end in mind
• I honor our process
• I act with the greater good of the company and the team in mind
• I embrace the EOS process and take the appropriate amount of time to "work on the business"
• I respect Company resources

DRIVE INNOVATION

• I offer 2 Second Lean improvements
• I act with a continuous improvement mindset, low tech or high tech
• I think differently to create value and solve problems

TOP 5 ROLE RESPONSIBILITES:

• FIELD LEADERSHIP & EXECUTION
• Lead all onsite construction activities to ensure safe, productive, and highquality execution.
• Direct field crews, foremen, and subcontractors to meet project milestones and standards.
• Maintain daily presence in the field to verify progress, safety compliance, and workmanship.
• Anticipate and resolve field issues to minimize delays and disruptions.
• Coordinate daily huddles and ensure alignment across all field teams.
• SAFETY & QUALITY MANAGEMENT
• Champion a proactive safety culture and enforce company and regulatory safety standards.
• Conduct daily safety inspections, toolbox talks, and incident reviews.
• Ensure quality control plans are implemented and maintained throughout construction.
• Verify that work complies with design specifications, codes, and client expectations.
• Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe jobsite.
• SCHEDULE & PRODUCTIVITY CONTROL
• Execute the Last Planner System
• Monitor field productivity and labor performance to achieve budgeted goals.
• Identify schedule risks early and collaborate with the project manager on corrective actions.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment usage, and sequencing to optimize efficiency.
• Document daily progress and resource utilization for reporting and forecasting.
• COORDINATION & COMMUNICATION
• Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, subcontractors, and vendors to maintain project flow.
• Lead weekly Foreman’s Meetings
• Ensure accurate and timely communication of field conditions and schedule updates.
• Support procurement planning by verifying quantities, site readiness, and logistics.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between construction crews and project management.
• DOCUMENTATION & REPORTING
• Maintain accurate daily reports on labor, equipment, materials, and work progress.
• Record and communicate field changes or potential scope impacts.
• Monitor and project, planned versus actual, selfperformed labor hours.
• Participate in weekly progress meetings and provide input on schedule and performance.
• Support closeout by verifying completion of punch lists and final inspections.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

• 10 years of progressive experience in supervising construction
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain client relationships, lead crossfunctional teams, and manage contractual and commercial responsibilities.
• Knowledge of project controls, scheduling, and cost management tools and familiarity with safety and regulatory compliance standards (e.g., OSHA 30hour).
• Travel 100% by air and ground.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sedentary strength demands include exerting up to 20 pounds occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, sitting most of the time.
• Continuously requires vision, fine dexterity, hearing, and twisting.
• Frequently requires standing, talking, sitting, and handling.
• Occasionally requires walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, kneeling, pushing/pulling, bending, and crouching.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Keen Project Solutions is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment (minorities, females, veterans, individuals with disabilities, sexual orientation, or other protected categories in accordance with state and federal laws). The Company is a drug and alcohol-free workplace and background checks are required if applicable.

Benefits and additional Company Information is located on the career section of our website. https://thinkdifferentthinkkeen.com/careers