Category: Construction
Location: Des Moines, Iowa
Work Type: Direct Hire
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000
Salary: $80,000 - $95,000
Work Model: On-Site
Reference #: 46073
Imagine stepping into a leadership role where you can truly make an impact on large-scale construction projects. As a Traveling Field Superintendent, you’ll be at the heart of the action–leading skilled crews, coordinating complex field operations, and ensuring every aspect of the project runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards.
This is your chance to showcase your leadership, problem-solving, and safety expertise in a dynamic environment where your efforts directly influence the success of high-profile projects. If you're passionate about driving results, building positive work cultures, and pushing the boundaries of construction excellence, this is the role for you. Take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values your expertise and leadership every day!
Work Model:
- On-Site
- 100% Travel
What You Will Do:
- Lead and direct millwright crews, foremen, and general foremen to ensure safe and productive field execution
- Assign daily tasks, set clear expectations, and verify that crews understand work plans and priorities
- Mentor foremen and crews, building skill, accountability, and consistency across the team
- Ensure proper crew staffing, shift planning, and labor allocation to match project needs
- Foster a positive, respectful jobsite culture aligned with company values
- Enforce all safety procedures, policies, and PPE requirements with zero compromise
- Conduct daily safety meetings, job safety analysis (JSAs), and routine safety inspections
- Identify and correct unsafe behaviors or conditions immediately
- Monitor installation quality and verify work meets specifications, industry standards, and client expectations
What You Will Need to Be Successful:
- Proven leadership skills with 5-10 years of construction supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of safety protocols, including OSHA 10 and 30-Hour Construction Safety certifications
- Ability to manage and motivate millwright crews, foremen, and general foremen
- Excellent communication and coordination skills to interface with project teams, subcontractors, and vendors
- Skilled in monitoring progress, resolving field issues, and maintaining high safety and quality standards
Benefits Overview:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Company Truck
- Per diem
- PTO
- Gas Card
Interested and qualified candidates can contact Alex Borsay at (515) 225-7000 or email aborsay@thepalmergroup.com.
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About Palmer Group
At Palmer Group, making lives better is at the core of everything we do. For nearly three decades, we have partnered with organizations and individuals to provide thoughtful talent and business solutions that empower careers and drive growth.
As an employee-owned company grounded in strong ethics and values, we are committed to building lasting relationships and delivering results. Contractors working through Palmer Group are eligible to become employee-owners, giving them a stake in our shared success, and enjoy benefits including health insurance, PTO, and 401(k) options.
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