Superintendent

Company Description:

John Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer.

Job Description:

ohn Graham, a well-known developer, in the Midwest founded Graham Construction in 1981. John believed in building relationships, always doing the right thing, and looking at each project as a long-term promise; that needed to stand the test of time. More than 40 years later our company still holds these values. Graham Construction has grown into a premier Midwest General Contractor and Construction Manager. The commitment to quality and client satisfaction has led us to a long list of repetitive business, growth into three regions, and a leading employer. 

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JOB TITLE: Superintendent 

REPORTS TO: Field Operations Leader

PURPOSE: The purpose of this job is to lead small to medium and/or less complex construction project(s) while always ensuring the project is completed on time and aligned with the budget.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborates with trade partners, field and office staff on a daily basis to complete construction projects on schedule
• Manages the work of trade partners per contract
• Ensures local, state, and national building codes are followed
• Enforce Graham and OSHA safety requirements
• Build and maintain relationships with owners, architects, trade partners, and industry representatives
• Construct buildings per plans and specs
• Complete all daily, weekly, and monthly reports
• Manage carpenters, laborers, field engineers, and interns
• Utilize Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Projects, Outlook, and Excel
• Plan and manage schedule with a six-week look ahead
• Attend and contribute to pull sessions and other preconstruction activities
• Enforce Graham quality standards per Graham core processes
• Collaborate with project managers to manage budget, labor, and cost codes
• All other duties as assigned

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or related degree + 5 years of commercial construction experience or equivalent commercial construction field experience
• Demonstrated ability to build commercial construction projects
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build per construction drawings
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass physical capacity profile
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather
• Use project management and scheduling software effectively
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction’s operational areas as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 401K: Company will match 100% of an employee’s contribution up to 6%. Immediate Vesting
• Individualized Development Plans
• Responsible Time Off 
• 9 paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability paid at 100% (up to 13 weeks)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Cell Phone Provided
• Wellness Programming (encompassing physical, emotional/mental, financial, and social wellness)

Note - Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent II, Senior Superintendent roles available based on applicant's education and experience. This will be an in-field Central Iowa position and will not report to 421 Grand Ave. location. 

Benefits:

WHAT WE OFFER:

• 401K: Company will match 100% of an employee’s contribution up to 6%. Immediate Vesting
• Individualized Development Plans
• Responsible Time Off 
• 9 paid company holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Short Term Disability paid at 100% (up to 13 weeks)
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Cell Phone Provided
• Wellness Programming (encompassing physical, emotional/mental, financial, and social wellness)

Qualifications:

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in management or related degree + 5 years of commercial construction experience or equivalent commercial construction field experience
• Demonstrated ability to build commercial construction projects
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to build per construction drawings
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to work nights and weekends as necessary
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to pass physical capacity profile
• Must be able to navigate all areas of the construction site in all types of weather
• Use project management and scheduling software effectively
• Ability to take and pass OSHA 30 certification
• Ability to work within one of Graham Construction’s operational areas as assigned

Note - Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent II, Senior Superintendent roles available based on applicant's education and experience. This will be an in-field Central Iowa position and will not report to 421 Grand Ave. location. 

Required Travel:

We do work within a two-hour radius of the Des Moines Metro. Travel incentives and separate travel policy apply.