General Superintendent

Overview

Lead superintendents, manage construction projects, ensure schedule, budget, safety, quality.

Key Responsibilities

• budget tracking
• lean methodology
• quality control
• stakeholder management
• safety compliance
• documentation

Tasks

-Ensure alignment of budget set for the project including labor, materials and equipment. Work with Project Management team to assess weekly/monthly cost projections and expenditures. Oversite of overall McGough site labor/material and equipment budget for duration of project. -Coordinate and manage the development or improvements as it relates to construction processes -Continual assessment for additional construction opportunities -Monitor the quality of work being performed to ensure it meets company and industry standards. -Provide intentional leadership for project team in the areas of Lean methodologies being employed onsite, standard work and Pull-Plan sessions. -Leadership: set clear objectives and goals for team. Foster positive and productive working relations by proving guidance and mentorship to team members. -Monitor and track project expenses to ensure the project stays within budget. -Build and maintain strong relationship with clients, design team and subcontractors. -Participate in Pre-Construction related tasks including -Support and follow standard work. -Foster strong partnerships with fellow McGough employees -Work with Quality Control team to ensure project-specific requirements are met. Oversite of project superintendent(s) management of site-specific Quality Control plan with QC department and Project Management. -Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders to align efforts. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. -Address any problems or conflicts that arise on-site, from scheduling delays to labor disputes, and work to resolve them efficiently to minimize project disruptions. -Ensure all on-site documentation including drawings, logs, inspection books are updated and current. Assist in the documentation of As-Built drawings. -Communication: Provide guidance on company policy/philosophy as they relate to the team. Ensure clear and transparent communication within the team. Develop and implement department strategies and align team goals with company’s vision and objectives. -Oversee multiple Superintendents and Assistants -Hiring/Training: Participate in hiring/selection process of new team members. Provide onboarding and training for new hires. Identify skill gaps and plan for necessary training and development. Foster continuous learning and professional growth -Compliance: Promote ethical behavior and decision-making, handle conflicts and disciplinary actions according to company guidelines. Maintain a safe and inclusive work environment. -Manage and oversee all McGough field staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in assigned projects. Oversee and review Superintendent’s weekly work plans, schedule updates. Logistics, etc. -Maintain knowledge of trends in construction industry. -Participate as an active member of the McGough Team in South Dakota. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities. -Drive a safe environment by leading activities including job safety meetings and orientations. Ensure all OSHA and other required rules and regulations are met. -Ensure alignment of budget set for the project including labor, materials and equipment. Work with Project Management team to address issues as they arise. -Management of relationship with external partners. -Performance Management: Provide direct management and guidance to the risk team members including handling regular 1:1s, assess team performance and provide ongoing feedback and annual review process, address any performance issues and implement improvement plans. Recognize and reward outstanding contributions. -Participate and support implementation of Lean and continuous improvement culture.

Requirements

• construction degree
• 15+ yrs
• senior superintendent
• leed ap
• osha 30
• bilingual

What You Bring

-High school diploma required -Previous experience with adjusting field labor from one project to another -Extensive experience in employee development, mentoring Superintendents and Assistants through a variety of internal and external training programs. -Two or four-year degree in construction related field -15-20 years of construction-related experience -20-25 years of field-related experience -5-8 years Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent -LEED AP or other green building certifications -Current OSHA 30 certification -Must be willing to travel regularly -Bilingual with the ability to communicate in both Spanish and English -Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement -Ability to develop, manage and implement the project schedule as designed and adjust as necessary. Work closely with Project Management team to ensure schedule remains updated.

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Benefits

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About Mcgough

-It operates across the U.S. from regional hubs, blending in-house construction with full-cycle real estate development. -Known for financial strength, it manages both public and private capital, delivering build-to-suit and investor-led projects. -Their portfolio features high-complexity work: hospitals, data centers, labs, warehouse plants, affordable housing, civic and cultural buildings. -They bring technical depth to mission-critical sectors like healthcare and high-tech, with drag-and-drop VDC, lean scheduling, safety and engineered-systems teams. -Their development arm scouts parcels in top metro areas—Minneapolis-St Paul, Dallas-Fort Worth, Raleigh-Durham, Austin, Des Moines and Omaha. -Typical projects include multi-family apartments, combined heat-and-power energy systems, university unions and community banks. -They also revive heritage structures, deliver arts venues, tribal facilities and complex industrial builds—with unusual breadth. -Their roots as a family-run, craft-oriented firm inform a collaborative, partner-first approach seen in long-standing client relationships. -A standout fact: McGough self-performs many trades and uses proprietary ‘Centers of Excellence’ teams to drive efficiency, innovation and quality.

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