Telecom Field Superintendent: Build Networks & Lead Teams

Ledcor; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Technical Services in Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead daily field operations across North America projects. You will ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery with top-quality standards while directing field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

This role emphasizes safety, schedule management, and active leadership to keep projects moving smoothly. Travel to multiple project sites and offices is required; join Ledcor True-Blue team delivering reliable

Qualifications

• One to five years of construction experience as a supervisor, lead hand, or in a similar supervisory role
• Knowledge of underground fiber instillation methods is a plus. (Plow and Horizontal Directional Drill, HDD)
• Two-year college, trade, or technical diploma (preferred)
• Understanding of current construction practices, documents, costs, and budgets
• Ability to plan and manage project schedules, developing solutions for moderate situations within defined guidelines
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders while building and managing a diverse team
• Strong organizational and planning skills
• Military experience equivalent to 12N Horizontal Construction Engineer and/or 12H Construction Engineering Supervisor

Responsibilities

• Ensure all construction activities comply with approved plans, specifications, shop drawings, building codes, and established quality standards including oversight of PQP requirements and testing
• Champion site safety by enforcing corporate and regulatory standards, leading safety meetings, and supporting development of the Project Specific Safety Program (PSSP)
• Monitor short-term schedules, estimate activity durations and material needs, and track progress to meet project milestones and completion dates
• Direct field staff and coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractor resources to achieve project goals related to safety, schedule, and quality
• Supervise craft workers and subcontractors, providing guidance and maintaining accountability for performance and site expectations
• Manage procurement tasks such as preparing purchase requisitions and reviewing supplier and subcontractor invoices

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

Communication

Coordination

Military exp

Education

2-year diploma

Trade/technical diploma

Job description

Ledcor Technical Services in Des Moines, IA, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead daily field operations across North America projects. You will ensure on-schedule, on-budget delivery with top-quality standards while directing field staff, contractors, and tradespeople.

This role emphasizes safety, schedule management, and active leadership to keep projects moving smoothly. Travel to multiple project sites and offices is required; join Ledcor True-Blue team delivering reliable