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Construction Representative
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
FieldFull Time
Shive-Hattery: Architectural and engineering design for building and infrastructure projects.
5+ YOEAssociates in Construction Technology or 5+ years construction experience; valid driver’s license; ability to lift 25+ lbs; strong communication; conduct field inspections, interpret plans, prepare reports, and assist with testing.
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Water Well Construction Laborer
Columbus or Des Moines
FieldFull Time
Granite
GraniteNYSE: GVA: Constructing heavy civil infrastructure and manufacturing building materials.
Assist driller in water well drilling, lift up to 50–100 lbs, operate and maintain site equipment, valid driver’s license and clean driving record required, construction experience preferred.
service trucks, backhoes, forklifts, generators, engines, pumps, drilling rigs, drill pipe
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Assistant Project Manager - Data Center Construction
Waukee, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Turner & Townsend
Turner & TownsendNYSE: CBRE: Delivers project and cost management services for construction and infrastructure.
3+ YOEBachelor's in construction/architecture/engineering, minimum 3 years applicable experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office/Excel and Google tools, exposure to project management systems, strong communication and organisational skills.
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Google tools, EVM
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Assistant Superintendent
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
KRM Development
KRM Development: Builds custom homes in the Des Moines metro area.
Hands-on construction experience, vendor coordination, jobsite inspection, scheduling, BuilderTrend documentation, and progressive project ownership.
BuilderTrend
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Assistant Superintendent
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Boyd Jones
Boyd Jones: Full-service construction firm providing general contracting and management services.
3+ YOE3+ years commercial construction or field supervision preferred; ability to read drawings, coordinate crews, communicate with stakeholders, and use digital plans; Procore experience preferred.
Procore
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Construction Project Engineer
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Estes Construction
Estes Construction: Provides commercial general contracting and construction management services.
Post-graduate entry-level role; bachelor's degree or equivalent experience; strong written/verbal communication; proficiency with Microsoft Office; fieldwork assisting superintendents and project managers.
Microsoft Office
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Assistant Superintendent-Des Moines Metro
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
D.R. Horton
D.R. HortonNYSE: DHI: Constructs and sells residential homes across the United States.
0.5+ YOEHigh school diploma/GED, 6 months–2 years related construction experience, valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50 lbs, proficiency with Microsoft Office and DRH construction apps, strong communication and customer service.
Microsoft Office
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Assistant Superintendent-Des Moines Metro
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
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D.R. Horton
D.R. HortonNYSE: DHI: Designs and constructs single-family residential homes.
0.5+ YOEInspect homes daily, supervise subcontractors, manage schedules/materials, ensure quality/safety, perform homeowner walk-throughs; high school/GED and 6 months–2 years construction experience; valid driver’s license required.
Microsoft Office, DRH Construction applications
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Maintenance Assistant
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
$20-$24/hr OnsitePart Time
Grand Living
Grand Living: Luxury senior living communities providing personalized care and hospitality.
High School Diploma or GED; HVAC/mechanical/electrical/plumbing knowledge; painting; experience in building maintenance; able to read/write English; able to lift up to 50 lbs; part-time with weekend availability.
HVAC, Electrical, Plumbing, Painting, Lock Systems, Blueprints, Hand Tools
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Assistant Project Manager
West Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Arona Home Essentials
Arona Home Essentials: Rent-to-own retailer of furniture, appliances, and home electronics.
Supports project planning and administration including document control, subcontractor coordination, procurement, scheduling, cost tracking, QA/QC, change and closeout processes.
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2026-2027 Part-Time Academic Assistant
Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States
$10-$17/hr OnsitePart Time
Iowa Central Community College
Iowa Central Community College: Public community college offering associate degrees and vocational training.
Associate’s degree required; bachelor’s preferred. Provide one-on-one or small-group academic assistance, review coursework, teach study skills, and give constructive feedback to diverse students.
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Driller Assistant/Exploration Team Member I
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
FieldFull Time
Terracon
Terracon: Provides geotechnical, environmental, construction, and facilities engineering services.
High school diploma or equivalent; limited or no experience required; valid driver\u0019s license and ability to obtain a DOT medical card within 30 days; perform drilling support, sampling, maintenance, and site reconnaissance.
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Assistant Project Manager (Commercial Installation)
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
$65k-$75k/yr FieldFull Time
T&M Services
T&M Services: Provides commercial furniture installation and office relocation services.
Early-career candidate to support commercial installation projects: site walks, review drawings, coordinate schedules, document change orders, and closeout; construction coordination skills and attention to detail required.
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HS Assistant Drama Director (Spring) - Roosevelt
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
$2k-$4k/yr OnsitePart Time
Des Moines Public Schools
Des Moines Public Schools: Operates public K-12 schools and educational programs in Iowa.
Theater production and technical skills (lighting, set, costuming, sewing, construction), computer skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to supervise students and maintain equipment.
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Assistant Project Manager (IA, Ankeny)
Ankeny, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Keen Project Solutions
Keen Project Solutions: Provides engineering and construction for industrial agricultural facilities.
3+ YOE3+ years EPC project experience, bachelor's degree in construction/engineering preferred, knowledge of project controls, scheduling and cost management, OSHA 30-hour familiarity, ability to coordinate subcontractors and prepare change orders; travel ~30%.
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Carpenter - Temporary
Ames, Iowa, United States
OnsitePart Time, Temporary
Iowa State University
Iowa State University: A public land-grant research university in Ames, Iowa.
4+ YOEFour years of carpentry trade experience including apprenticeship; ability to perform journey-level carpentry, construction, repair, installation, interpret blueprints, estimate materials, and assist less experienced staff.
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Laborer
Ames, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
ACI Mechanical
ACI MechanicalNYSE: FIX: A full-service commercial and industrial mechanical contractor providing design-build and construction services.
Entry-level construction position assisting technicians, transporting materials, maintaining clean work areas, following safety protocols, passing pre-employment drug screening, and meeting company driving record requirements.
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Hi Rail Apprentice I
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Wright Tree Service
Wright Tree Service: Provides vegetation management and tree maintenance for utility systems.
4+ YOEOperate hi-rail equipment, perform safety procedures, assist in vegetation maintenance and train for certifications.
Hi-Rail equipment, Skid steer, Excavator, Feller-buncher, Loader
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Asphalt Paver Operator (Seasonal, Statewide Travel)
Newton, Iowa, United States
OnsiteFull Time, Seasonal
Manatt's
Manatt's: Heavy highway construction and materials provider based in Iowa.
5+ YOESeasonal, full-time asphalt paver operator with CDL preferred; ability to operate paver, assist with maintenance, and perform general labor.
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Assistant Project Manager - O&M
Urbandale, Iowa, United States
$68k-$89k/yr HybridFull Time
Cupertino Electric
Cupertino Electric: Designing and building electrical systems for data centers and infrastructure.
3+ YOE5+ MgmtHigh school diploma required; bachelor’s preferred. 3+ years as a project engineer in electrical construction (or 5+ years related), valid driver’s license, MS Excel proficiency, estimating and electrical code knowledge, US work authorization required.
Microsoft Excel
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