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Construction Superintendent - Water/Wastewater

John T. Jones Construction Co.
Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2027

John T. Jones Construction Co. is an established and growing Fargo, ND based Municipal/Industrial General Contractor specializing in Water & Wastewater Facility Construction. This primarily includes Water Treatment Plants, Wastewater Facilities, and Lift/Pump Stations. Since 1953 our team of Laborers, Skilled Craftsmen, Superintendents & Office Staff have helped bring clean water to communities throughout the upper Mid West.

We are looking for an experienced & driven individual to join our team. We are also willing to train candidates with similar experience. Generally projects last 6-30 months. Please note THIS IS A TRAVELING POSITION. We work mainly in the upper Midwest.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversees and directs construction projects from the pre-job planning stages to completion
  • Reviews specifications & construction drawings to determine equipment, material, & staffing requirements for each phase of construction
  • Confers and coordinates with supervisory personnel and subcontractors to plan and execute work procedures to prevent delays and ensure compliance to specifications & drawings.
  • Guides & directs field employees, subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Coordinates with office management to orders tools, materials and equipment to be delivered at specified times to conform to work schedules; tracks inventory
  • Reviews work progress on a daily basis
  • Prepares reports pertaining to job status; makes adjustments to work activities as required
  • Liaises with project owner, engineer, inspector, etc. to maintain a good working relationship
  • Confers with supervisory personnel, engineers, inspectors, suppliers, and subcontractors to resolve problems and improve construction methods
  • Develops construction techniques to reduce costs & improve quality
  • Creates & manages project schedules (SIS)
  • Ensures jobsite safety & compliance to JTJ safety policy
  • Onboards field personnel
  • Provides expertise and guidance in trade areas, including earthwork, concrete, yard pipe, process pipe, and mechanical/equipment installations
  • Other tasks as required

The ideal candidate should have: Field experience in one or more of the areas of heavy concrete, underground pipe, process pipe & mechanical/equipment installations.

  • Stable and proven employment history
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • A willingness to travel, we generally work in the upper Midwest including ND, SD, IA, NE, MN etc.
  • 2 years experience in a Superintendent role, preferably Heavy Civil, Industrial or Water/Wastewater

Benefits:

  • Disability
  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k with top matching
  • Paid Time Off
  • Company Truck, Phone and Computer
  • Referral Bonus Opportunities
  • Steady Year Round Work
  • Training and Advancement Opportunities
  • Industry-Leading Annual Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Vision insurance

Experience:

  • Construction: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $120,000

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