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KRM Development

Assistant Superintendent

Urbandale, IA · On-site

Assistant Superintendent (Des Moines Metro) Based in the Des Moines metro, KRM Development is a fast-paced company that makes building homes easy! Our mission is simple: create a unique building ...

KRM Development

Assistant Superintendent

Urbandale, IA · On-site

Assistant Superintendent (Des Moines Metro) Based in the Des Moines metro, KRM Development is a fast-paced company that makes building homes easy! Our mission is simple: create a unique building ...

MCIS Inc.

Assistant Superintendent

Fairfax, IA · On-site

Assist the Superintendent with all field operations within their assigned area. Assist with Coordination across all scopes, manage reports, maintains the area schedule. Works alongside peers; Senior ...

Mortenson

Assistant Superintendent

Cedar Rapids, IA · On-site

$95K - $129K/yr

Assistant Superintendent SUMMARY Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Superintendent responsible for providing coordination and supervision of sub-contractors and craft team ...

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Ryan Companies

Assistant Superintendent

Des Moines, IA · On-site

Ryan Companies US, Inc. has an immediate career opportunity for a traveling Assistant Superintendent to join our national industrial sector team! Do you bring at least 3-5 years of successful project ...

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Assistant Superintendents are professionals who support the Superintendent in the management and administration of schools or construction projects, depending on the industry. In education, they help oversee curriculum, personnel, budgeting, and daily operations within a school district. In construction, they assist with project planning, on-site supervision, coordination of subcontractors, and ensuring safety compliance. Their role is essential for smooth operations and effective communication among teams. Assistant Superintendents often step in for the Superintendent when needed and play a vital role in overall success.

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Assistant Superintendent

Urbandale, IA • On-site

KRM Development
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Full-time

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Job description

Assistant Superintendent (Des Moines Metro)
Based in the Des Moines metro, KRM Development is a fast-paced company that makes building homes easy! Our mission is simple: create a unique building experience that makes people happy.
As a team, we strive to embody our six core values: Accountable, Hardworking/Driven, Team Player, Positive Can-Do-Attitude, Understand the Value of Reputation and Continuously Strives for Perfection. We've built a reputation of crafting high-quality homes and are looking for high-quality team members to join our mission.
The Role
The Assistant Superintendent works directly with and is mentored by a Senior Superintendent. This role is designed to develop future Superintendents through hands-on field experience, increasing responsibility, and progressive ownership of projects.
The role begins by working alongside the Field Support team and all Superintendents to learn KRM's punch process, quality standards, trade partner relationships, and BuilderTrend documentation. As the Assistant Superintendent demonstrates competency, they will begin taking ownership of their own homes while continuing to complete the punch work on those homes. Over time, responsibilities shift from primarily supporting punch work to managing an increasing number of projects, while continuing to assist Senior Superintendents as capacity allows.
Core Responsibilities
Punch Work & Quality: The Assistant Superintendent learns KRM's quality standards by owning assigned punch work from identification through completion.
  • Working alongside Field Support and Superintendents to learn KRM's punch process.
  • Reviewing punch items and determining next steps.
  • Coordinating vendors and trade partners to complete punch items.
  • Ordering materials as needed.
  • Scheduling punch work and managing completion timelines.
  • Verifying completed work meets KRM quality standards.
  • Updating BuilderTrend with progress, photos, and completion documentation.
  • Communicating status updates with the supervising Superintendent.

As project responsibilities increase, the Assistant Superintendent continues to own the punch work on their assigned homes.
Project Management: As competency is demonstrated, the Assistant Superintendent will begin managing assigned homes under the guidance of a Senior Superintendent.
  • Managing day-to-day construction activities on assigned homes by following our process checklist.
  • Coordinating vendor schedules and sequencing.
  • Monitoring job progress and proactively identifying issues.
  • Ensuring jobsites are ready for upcoming trades.
  • Communicating with homeowners as directed.
  • Working with the Senior Superintendent to solve problems and make project decisions.
  • Gradually taking ownership of additional homes as experience grows.

Jobsite Quality & Readiness
  • Conduct routine jobsite inspections.
  • Identify workmanship concerns before customer discovery.
  • Monitor jobsite cleanliness and organization.
  • Ensure homes meet KRM quality standards.
  • Verify jobsites are prepared for upcoming trades.

Vendor & Trade Partner Coordination
  • Build professional relationships with trade partners.
  • Schedule vendors for assigned work.
  • Meet vendors onsite when needed to review expectations.
  • Follow up on incomplete or deficient work.
  • Hold vendors accountable for quality and timelines.

BuilderTrend Documentation: Maintain accurate project documentation by:
  • Completing daily logs.
  • Uploading jobsite photos.
  • Documenting vendor communication.
  • Maintaining organized project records.
  • Tracking punch completion and project progress.

The Assistant Superintendent is expected to continually develop the skills required to become a fully independent Superintendent.
What You'll Love About KRM
  • Great Company Culture. We hire by core values, which allows us to live them every day.
  • Health Benefits*. We offer medical, dental, vision and long-term disability coverage.
  • Prepare for the Future*. We offer 401(k) with a company contribution (even if you don't contribute).
  • Our People. We hire the best people, and we think you'll like them too.
  • Generosity. We recognize hard work, and we spread the love. We reward our team regularly through our Building Bucks Program.
  • Community Love. Our community makes it possible for us to be in business. We've created a Give-Back Program and you get a say in how we give back!
  • Environment. We have a fast-paced culture and strive for continuous improvement. We operate through Traction, which allows us to constantly better ourselves.

*Eligibility period exists
By submitting an application, you agree to the following:
"I hereby authorize KRM Development, LLC, or its authorized representatives, to conduct such inquiries as necessary to verify all information contained in my application for employment at KRM Development, LLC.
Said inquiries will include verification of previous employment, education, criminal conviction record, and the procurement of a consumer credit report."
KRM Development, LLC is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.

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