General Superintendent (Des Moines)

Turner Construction

West Des Moines, IA Posted September 11, 2026

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On-site Full-time Mid level
Job Description

This role will require travel and does not guarantee an opportunity in the Des Moines area. Turner has a wide variety of projects in various industries needing quality talent throughout the US, requiring location flexibility from this role. Applicants should be open to travel as needed - project assignments will vary based on project and business needs.

This role is not remote.

Position Description

Support the Superintendents and Foremen on the various projects; oversee all trade labor hire, transfer and layoff.

Reports to

Deputy Operations Manager, Operations Manager Essential Duties Responsibilities*: Coordinate with the Operations Manager for all assignment of Superintendent and Foreman positions. Assign and coordinate all trade field assignments with the needs of various projects.

Support Superintendent throughout the duration of the job. Review project schedules with Superintendents/Foreman. Ensure that critical activities and decisions remain on task and that Required On Job (ROJ) dates are provided to the project management team.

Document project field issues that impact budget, quality or schedule, and provide to the project management team. Respond to subcontractor requests for field issues that impact budget, quality or schedule. Provide oversight for the Superintendent/Foreman for the development and maintenance of a Resource Allocation Control System (RACS).

Provide guidance in implementation of the Project Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) program. Identify projects with Self-Perform opportunities and assist in the development of the Self-Perform proposal. Manage Self-Perform performance.

Work in concert with Business Unit Safety Director to implement the BU Safety Program. Manage Review of Capabilities, Accomplishments and Progress (ReCAP) progress for field trades people. Maintain a progression/succession plan for all high-potential tradesmen in conjunction with the Operations Manager (OM).

Manage training for tradesmen. Support Business Development, Estimating and the Project Executives (PX's) with development of operational plans for all pursuits. Support the Project Executive, Project Superintendent and Project Manager to support development of logistics plans and schedules during pre-construction and early project activities. #LI-ND1

Required Skills
operations management project management business development logistics
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