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Traveling Superintendent - Commercial Construction

IC Construction Company
Rapids, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2027

MUST HAVE 3-5 YEARS VERIFIABLE EXPERIENCE AS A COMMERCIAL SUPERINTENDENT IN THE FIELD FOR A GENERAL CONTRACTOR ONLY. EXPERIENCE AS A SUB-CONTRACTOR DOES NOT MEET CRITERIA. Experience as a Sub-Contractor, Safety, Quality Control, MEP, Equipment Operator anything other then a SUPERINTENDENT working for a GENERAL CONTRACTOR performing commercial projects valued at $5M plus, do not apply.

Overview:

The Superintendent is a leader whose primary responsibility is to supervise the day-to-day field construction of a project. The Superintendent role will ensure completion of the work on schedule, within budget, safely and in a quality manner. Successful candidate must have experience and knowledge in earthwork, underground utility work, subgrade/base and paving, concrete finishing, PEMB's, MEP's, and be comfortable leading all of these trades individually.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide leadership and direction to field construction personnel.
  • Daily/weekly scheduling of field personnel and construction operations.
  • Ability to build 3 week, to 6 week look ahead schedules at a detailed level for all trades and vendors.
  • Active role in assuring productive work occurs in a safe and quality manner.
  • Thorough knowledge and understanding of project plans and specifications.
  • Identify issues that could lead to problems and facilitate solutions.
  • Manage job material logistics, placement and deliveries to ensure workflow in operating at optimum efficiency.
  • Maintain daily paperwork (ex. as-built drawings, timecards, test reports, e-mail correspondence, daily logs, observations, etc.).
  • Communicate and collaborate with wide range of individuals, including field staff, management, suppliers/vendors and subcontractors.
  • Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work.
  • Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, subcontractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture. Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections. Lead by example in the way of safety and leadership.
  • Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
  • Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
  • Monitor and maintain SWPPP compliance across site
  • Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others

Qualifications:

· Must have at least 3 to 5 years of verifiable experience as a Commercial Superintendent working for a General Contractor.

· Focus on Commercial Ground-up projects with values of 2m to 50m.

· Ability to travel around various projects across the nation.

What's in it for you:

  • Compensation $100K to $120K/year, depending on experience.
  • Per Diem and travel expenses paid
  • Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase.
  • Company paid portioned of Health Care premium.
  • 401k plan with a match paid plans

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

  • Do you have at minimum 3 to 5 years of verifiable experience at a General Contractor company as a Commercial Superintendent working on projects valued over $5M or more? (Sub-Contractor, Subsidiary, MEP, Safety, Quality Control, Equipment Operator, and other contractor divisions do not apply)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $90,000 - $120,000

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