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Construction Superintendent - Industrial Projects

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Cherokee, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/26/2026
Construction Superintendent

Municipal & Industrial Projects | Water Infrastructure & Aquatic Facilities

Overview

Join a mission-driven construction firm delivering essential public infrastructure across the municipal and industrial sectors. This company specializes in complex, technically demanding projects - particularly water treatment plants and community aquatic centers. With a strong commitment to safety, performance, and employee wellbeing, the team offers a supportive environment and a steady pipeline of impactful projects.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations and make a lasting impact on critical civic infrastructure.

The Role

As the Construction Superintendent, you’ll serve as the on-site leader for field operations - managing crews, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring that all construction activities are completed safely, efficiently, and to specification. Reporting to the Project Manager, you’ll play a central role in schedule execution, team leadership, and quality assurance. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who thrives in the field and is passionate about delivering technically complex projects that benefit local communities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead day-to-day site operations for municipal and industrial construction projects

  • Supervise field crews, assign tasks, and sequence work to maximize productivity

  • Coordinate activities between trades, subcontractors, engineers, and project managers

  • Maintain accurate daily reports, including logs, labor tracking, SWPPP, and safety records

  • Enforce jobsite safety policies and mentor junior team members on best practices

  • Oversee materials deliveries and proactively manage scheduling to avoid delays

  • Uphold quality standards and act as the company’s representative on-site

Requirements

  • 10 years of supervisory experience in construction, ideally within municipal or water-related infrastructure

  • Strong knowledge of jobsite coordination, industrial construction methods, and safety procedures

  • Proven ability to lead diverse field teams and deliver high-quality work under pressure

  • Solid communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach

  • Strong documentation habits and familiarity with safety and compliance reporting

  • Crane Operator Certification or willingness to obtain (preferred)

Salary

$85,000 – $120,000 per year competitive salary, dependent on experience

Location

Field-based role across municipal and industrial project sites; regional travel required

Benefits

  • Performance and longevity bonuses

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Health and life insurance

  • Generous PTO and paid holidays

  • 4-day work week (10-hour shifts)

  • Clear path to advancement with a consistent flow of projects

Salary : $85,000 - $120,000

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