Superintendent - Traveling

Ryan Companies US, Inc.; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits

Retirement and Savings Benefits

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Ryan Companies US, Inc. is seeking a Superintendent in Des Moines, IA to coordinate on-site work, enforce safety programs, and manage the project budget while guiding trades and field crews to meet schedule and quality goals.

The role requires reading blueprints, leading meetings, and maintaining documentation, with a strong emphasis on safety, teamwork, and responsive problem-solving on dynamic construction sites.

Qualifications

• Post high school education or equivalent in the construction field.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.
• Strong documentation and file-management skills.
• Ability to stay calm under stress and manage challenging situations.
• Good meeting management and team-building abilities.
• Willingness to seek help when tasks exceed skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work of employees, subcontractors and PM on site to complete on time and on budget.
• Develop and administer site safety program and Job Safety/Hazard Analyses.
• Manage subcontractors per contract and track CPM schedule.
• Assist in development and monitoring of the project budget.
• Assist with material procurement and QA/QC on project.
• Hold and document required meetings and manage daily records.

Skills

Calm under pressure

Team player

Meeting management

Blueprint reading

Education

Post high school education or equivalent in construction

Job description

Job Description:

The Superintendent is responsible for the coordination of the work of all Ryan employees, subcontractors and project management on the jobsite for completion on time and on budget. This position enforces safety programs while managing and training personnel; understands and controlling project budget. Works with trades foremen, superintendent and project management of all scopes of the project; owners and/or tenants.

Some things you can expect to do:

• Develop a site-specific safety program and administer project safety per Ryan safety policies and procedures and develop a job specific Job Safety/Hazard Analysis.

• Manage subcontractors in the performance of their work per contract.

• Develop and understand a CPM computer-generated schedule and be able to track that schedule.

• Assist in the development and review of the overall construction budget and manage the project within that budget.

• Assist with material procurement.

• Establish and monitor the Quality Control program for the project.

• Daily documentation and file and print management.

• Hold, prepare, and document required meetings

Candidate Qualifications:

• Post high school education or equivalent in the construction field.

• Pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol test and subsequent random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

• Documentation / file management.

• Must be able to remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues which may arise.

• Must be able to know when to ask for help when a job task exceeds their skills or abilities.

• Meeting management skills.

• Team player with team building skills.

• Require moderate support from Field Coordinator.

• Ability to read and comprehend blueprints and plans and specifications and give proper direction to project personnel.

Eligibility:

Position requires verification of employment to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Retirement and Savings Benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Educational Assistance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs
• Family Planning & Parenting Benefits
• Employee Discount Programs
• Pet insurance
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Employee Resource Groups (ERGs)

Disclaimer: Eligibility may vary based on factors such as role, hours worked, employment status, length of service, location, and other considerations. Detailed information will be shared with eligible candidates during the hiring process, and the official terms and conditions will be outlined in each individual offer document.

Ryan Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Notice to Candidates:

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