Superintendent, Construction

Join Our Team at Downing!

Are you an experienced professional in the commercial construction industry with notable experience in the commercial space? Downing is seeking a talented Superintendent with 5+ years of field coordination and dental clinic construction experience and 10+ years of construction experience in the commercial construction industry, willing to work in the eastern Iowa area. As a Superintendent with Downing, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects by coordinating trades, focusing on jobsite safety, and driving project timelines.

• Project Setup & Startup:
  Lead project handoff and startup activities; fully understand contract documents, scope; organize and maintain all project files and directories.
• Jobsite Setup & Management:
  Plan and manage site logistics, inspections, temporary utilities, access, SWPPP compliance, and maintain professional jobsite appearance.
• Financial Stewardship:
  Manage superintendent-controlled cost codes, track budget vs. actuals, communicate financial impacts to the PM, and make fiscally responsible decisions aligned with Downing's values.
• Owner Interaction:
  Participate in OAC meetings, communicate appropriate field updates, and build trust-based relationships with owners and stakeholders.
• Subcontractor Coordination & Management:
  Lead subcontractor coordination, support buyout efforts, proactively resolve issues, and ensure effective collaboration and performance.
• Change Management:
  Identify, evaluate, and communicate scope and cost changes; review RFIs, ASIs, and change documents; ensure approval prior to executing changes.
• Internal Team Interaction:
  Collaborate across Downing teams, lead or participate in job team meetings and milestone reviews, and foster a team-first, solution-oriented culture.
• Safety Leadership:
  Develop and enforce site-specific safety plans, lead orientations and inspections, promote safe behaviors, and correct non-compliance immediately.
• Quality Control:
  Execute the project quality plan, lead pre-activity meetings, coordinate inspections/testing, and ensure work conforms to approved documents and layouts.
• Scheduling & Progress Management:
  Partner with the PM to build and maintain schedules, communicate progress clearly to owners and subcontractors, and adjust plans to meet project deadlines.
• Jobsite Documentation:
  Maintain accurate daily logs, photos, and safety reports in accordance with Downing’s core processes.
• Closeout & Compliance:
  Lead punch list and closeout activities, manage inspections and completion milestones, ensure contractual compliance, and support warranty and post-project requirements.

• 5+ years working for a General Contractor in the commercial construction industry, preferably with dental clinic construction experience
• 10+ years of experience working for a General Contractor in the commercial construction industry
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Proficient in reading blueprints and construction drawings
• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities
• Detail-oriented and organized

If you are a motivated individual with a solid background in project coordination and a passion for delivering high-quality construction projects, we want to hear from you! Join our team at Downing and take your career to the next level as a Superintendent.

Downing is a leading design build construction company in the Des Moines, IA area, specializing in commercial construction projects. With 60 years of industry experience, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional results to our clients. Our team of skilled professionals is committed to excellence in every project we undertake, and we take pride in our reputation for being the right solution for our clients!