Construction Superintendent

Company: Aerotek
Location: Des Moines
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Job Title: Construction Superintendent (Midwest Travel) Pay: $70-90k year Travel: Midwest travel Monday -Thursday. 3 day weekends! Job Description The Superintendent is responsible for the onsite management of construction projects, overseeing personnel, equipment, and subcontracted work to ensure efficient and effective project completion. This role involves coordinating with the project manager and VP of Construction Services to manage schedules, job costs, and quality of work, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities Oversee all aspects of the construction project including schedules, cleanliness, safety, manpower, and trade work. Manage field employees and trades to ensure work complies with client expectations, project schedule, and specifications. Plan and schedule resources effectively. Understand project scope before construction begins and maintain ongoing communication with the project team throughout the project. Interact professionally with clients, vendors, subcontractors, and city officials, ensuring client expectations are met. Maintain high standards of workmanship adhering to original plans and specifications. Perform general construction duties such as demolition, framing, finish carpentry, trim work, and drywall as needed. Accurately read architectural plans and specifications. Manage tools, materials, and equipment on site, ensuring they are returned when needed. Identify faulty equipment and ensure it is returned for repair. Supervise the punch list process and resolve issues promptly to finish projects effectively. Document changes to the scope of work and back charges, ensuring the project manager is informed. Submit accurately coded receipts and delivery tickets promptly. Essential Skills Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Proven track record managing ground-up commercial projects. Experience coordinating subcontractors, vendors, and site logistics. Proficiency in framing, cabinetry, door installation, and commercial construction. Ability to use hand tools such as tape measures, hammers, and speed squares. Additional Skills & Qualifications Tech savvy with experience in Procore, Microsoft Outlook, and Google Docs. Why Work Here? Enjoy job stability with no lay-offs and opportunities for upward mobility. Benefit from a supportive company culture and comprehensive health insurance with an HSA. Additionally, take advantage of a 401k plan, travel reimbursements, and company-paid accommodations. Work Environment Work is conducted on commercial construction sites with 2-10 people, including subcontractors and employees, primarily in Iowa and surrounding states. Projects are mainly in the financial sector, with some in medical facilities and other commercial work. The work schedule is typically 7 am-5:30 pm, Monday through Thursday, with occasional work on Friday mornings. Dress code includes jeans, T- shirts/sweatshirts, and work boots (steel or composite toe not required). Basic hand tools required include pouches, hammers, tape measures, speed squares, and torpedo levels. Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Des Moines, IA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $38.00 - $44.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully onsite position in Des Moines,IA. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on Feb 23, 2026. About Aerotek: We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow. Company Description We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000 light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000 employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500 experienced recruiters across 250 offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

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