Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Construction Services in Iowa & Omaha
Founded in 1958, Dean Snyder Construction has evolved into one of the largest family-and-employee-owned construction firms in the Midwest. Our leadership, spanning second and third generations with fourth-generation involvement, reflects our deep commitment to quality and client satisfaction. With over 250 employees and offices in Clear Lake and Des Moines, Iowa, and Omaha, Nebraska, we specialize in design-build, construction management, and general construction services across commercial, food & beverage processing, industrial manufacturing, life sciences, and healthcare markets. Our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) since 2020 underscores our dedication to valuing team contributions. We self-perform critical trades like concrete, steel erection, and carpentry, ensuring control over quality and timelines.Our ATURA architecture subsidiary provides integrated design services, enhancing project efficiency. Recognized in ENR's Top 400 Contractors, we combine decades of experience with innovative approaches like 3D laser scanning and VR modeling. Community involvement remains central to our values, supporting organizations like the Surf Ballroom and Pinky Swear Foundation. Our focus on risk mitigation, cost control, and collaborative project delivery has earned us long-term client trust. We pride ourselves on delivering projects that exceed expectations for both immediate needs and long-term durability.
Services
General Construction
Design-Build
Construction Management
Millwright Services
Architecture & Design
Details
- Year established: 1958
Highlights and features
- We offer 67 years of experience in Midwest construction markets.
- Our employee stock ownership plan ensures vested interest in project success.
- We self-perform 8+ critical construction trades for quality control.
- ATURA architecture provides integrated design services under one contract.
- Our ENR Top 400 ranking demonstrates industry-leading growth and performance.
Services
General Construction
Dean Snyder Construction delivers full-service general contracting with self-performed trades including concrete, steel erection, and carpentry. Our experienced superintendents manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring quality control and schedule adherence. We serve commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients across the Midwest with cost-effective solutions.
Design-Build
Our integrated design-build approach combines ATURA architecture's design expertise with construction management under one contract. This single-source solution streamlines project delivery, reduces costs, and accelerates timelines while maintaining design integrity and construction quality for clients.
Construction Management
We provide collaborative construction management services as owner advocates, coordinating design teams and subcontractors. Our CMa and CMaR delivery models offer flexibility for public and private sector clients, ensuring budget compliance and risk mitigation through expert oversight.
Millwright Services
Specializing in food & beverage and manufacturing sectors, our millwright team handles equipment installation, relocation, and maintenance. We provide precision machinery setup, conveyor systems, and plant maintenance with minimal operational disruption using specialized equipment and skilled crews.
Architecture & Design
Through ATURA architecture, we offer comprehensive design services including schematic planning, 3D modeling, and construction documentation. Our licensed architects support commercial, industrial, and healthcare clients with space optimization, code compliance, and sustainable design solutions integrated with construction operations.
Questions
What construction services do you offer?
We provide general construction, design-build, construction management, millwright services, and architectural design through ATURA architecture.
Which industries do you specialize in?
We focus on commercial, healthcare, food & beverage processing, industrial manufacturing, and life sciences sectors.
Are you employee-owned?
Yes, we became 100% employee-owned through an ESOP in 2020 while maintaining family leadership.
Do you operate outside Iowa?
We serve the entire Midwest from offices in Iowa and Omaha, Nebraska.
How do you ensure project quality?
We self-perform critical trades, employ experienced superintendents, and maintain strict quality control protocols.
What is your project experience?
We've completed over $366 billion in projects nationwide, ranked #341 in ENR's Top 400 Contractors.
