Superintendent

Company Description:

Story Construction Co. is an employee-owned general contractor located in Ames, IA. Story offers a full range of services and delivery methods including general construction, design-build, construction management, and Nucor pre-engineered buildings. Story has complete design-build capabilities with licensed architects on staff. Markets include manufacturing/warehousing/distribution facilities; food processing; water and wastewater treatment plants; educational facilities; healthcare facilities; churches and senior living facilities.

Job Description:

The Superintendent is the company's on-site management representative responsible for the safe completion of the project within the budget, on schedule, to Story’s quality standards, and to the customer's satisfaction. Generally, the Superintendent’s role will concentrate on detailed planning and scheduling, subcontractor coordination, the identification of future opportunities, participation in pre-construction activities and the solving of problems prior to their impact on the project. 

Summary of Duties:

• Responsible for the day-to-day onsite management of projects.
• Increases the effectiveness and efficiency of the foremen and crews by providing all the inputs necessary to allow high-quality work assignments and work zones to be created for each crew.
• Leads the foremen and crews in their professional development through mentoring, teaching, training and coaching.
• Ensures that all logistical support is completed timely so the foremen can concentrate on the daily crew production planning, execution, and improvement.
• Develops a complete understanding of the plans and specifications, including how the company’s and subcontractors’ work intertwines.
• Orders materials, tools, and equipment; ensures accurate inventory records are maintained.
• Leads the deployment and execution of project and schedule planning and all other project management tools. Prioritizes and plans work activities and approaches work in a methodical manner.
• Monitors progress records, material usage reports, and analyzes costs.
• Estimates resources needed for project completion and ensures timely completion of work.
• Assists with cost projections and monthly cost reports. Anticipates obstacles to project completion and develops contingency plans.
• Reports and corrects potentially unsafe conditions. 
• Creates a positive environment on the job site for continuous learning and improvement.

Benefits:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Company-paid Term Life Insurance, AD&D,  and Long-term Disability
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Medical and Dependent Care Flex Benefits Plans
• 401(k)
• Safety Boot & Prescription Safety Glasses Reimbursement 

Qualifications:

Four-year technical degree and four years of construction experience or a two-year technical degree with six years of construction experience or equivalent combination of construction experience and training.

Required Travel:

Some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Superintendents are assigned to jobsites located across the state.