Project Superintendent - Ability to Travel

Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Role

Overview

Oversee field operations, safety, schedule, and costs on multiple construction projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • manpower coordination
  • schedule management
  • safety management
  • cost monitoring
  • constructability review
  • client coordination

Tasks

-Build and maintain relationships with internal partners, vendors, owners, subcontractors, and sub-subcontractors to obtain a competitive advantage for McCarthy. -Assist Project Foreman in means and methods review, and problem solving of day-to-day challenges. -Oversee start-up and preplanning of project with the Project Foreman on all assigned projects. -Take lead role in manpower and equipment coordination for small projects to supplement less experienced Project Foreman. -Assist the Project Manager in the creation of the Project Site Specific Safety Plan. -Monitor labor, material, and equipment productivity against budgets; identify opportunities for cost savings and risk areas that may result in cost overruns. Work with the Project Manager to maximize opportunities and minimize risks. -Assist Project Manager with development of the Project Chart of Account to help ensure useful and meaningful tracking of productivity rates is achieved. -Take ownership and ensure execution of the project is in accordance with the project schedule. -Assist Project Managers in reviewing Contract Documents for constructability issues and conflicts before work is started. -Develop, communicate, monitor, and update the project plan throughout the project duration as necessary to ensure all aspects of project logistics are being addressed prior to affecting the execution of work and/or project costs. -Provide feedback to the Project Management and Estimating Teams regarding production rates to aid in future bid opportunities. -Assist Estimating Team in bidding opportunities and preconstruction by performing constructability reviews, providing cost and scheduling input, and pre-planning activities. -Interface and coordination with McCarthy Clients on field conflicts or problems. Work with McCarthy Project Manager to pursue resolution in a timely and professional manner. -Take lead role in thoroughly reviewing and addressing all accidents / incidents, and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences. -Establish and maintain good working relationships with governing agencies and project-specific inspectors, and develop and maintain a working relationship with the local union representatives and business agents, when applicable. -Oversight of daily time/diary reporting required by Project Foreman. -Provide evaluation of field personnel skillset and performance to best equip and align field teams with the correct amount of resources, project selection, and project assignments. -Own and lead Project Foreman development program to ensure career growth is achieved for field employees, and future field leaders are being grown for advancement of McCarthy. -Institute and participate in Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings and perform regular jobsite inspections. -Champion Equal Opportunity Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Programs on the projects. -Assist Project Manager & Field Operations Manager in short term & long-term manpower forecasting. -Support and assist activities of the Safety Coordinator and implement recommendations. -Assist in development of Sub-Subcontract Exhibit 1 scopes of work; identifying potential scope gaps to ensure a complete and coordinated scope of work is achieved. -Create a safe work environment and culture. Ensure all aspects of safety are being adhered to in the performance of the work. -Coordinate assigned projects with Project Managers and other Superintendents to aid in the efficiency of manpower, equipment & material deliveries. -Communicate and coordinate with Project Managers on field cost and schedule decisions. -Recognize and identify project change conditions, and support processing of change order pricing. -Verify that as-built drawings are maintained and kept current on a regular basis. -Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions. -Maintain a strong and in depth understanding of McCarthy work scope on all assigned projects. -Provide leadership in the quality program, identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the field. -Provide leadership and training to the field teams in the execution of the Work, ensuring the highest quality of craftmanship is achieved to avoid re-work and maintain McCarthy’s reputation as a trusted and go-to civil contractor in the industry. -Assist Project Foreman with coordination of efficient and cost-effective decision making with regards to manpower, equipment, material, and management of Sub-Subcontractors. -Assist Project Manager in monthly CPM schedule updates based upon actual project progress, including providing actual start and finish dates (as necessary). -Create a safety awareness attitude on the Project Site, utilizing McCarthy Safety Guidelines and the project Site Specific Safety Plan. -Participate in the development and analysis of the project schedule to ensure feasibility of the plan. -Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs. -Understand and track all, risks, and opportunities to ensure a successful outcome. -Maintain strong understanding of the manpower needs of each assigned project to ensure each project is properly represented in the Manpower Meetings.

Requirements

  • microsoft word
  • outlook
  • construction
  • 10 years
  • detail
  • communication

What You Bring

-Understand the core values of McCarthy and demonstrate those values in interactions with internal and external stakeholders. -Attention to detail. -Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook -Solid interpersonal and communication skills. -Ability to read and interpret drawings and specifications. -Ability to travel for projects located outside of CA for a period of a 24 months -Minimum of 10-years of experience in vertical construction -General knowledge of construction principles and processes.

The Company

About Mccarthy Building Companies, Inc.

-Evolved from a regional lumber business into one of America’s oldest privately held national builders. -Serves diverse sectors including energy, infrastructure, industrial, water, and marine with end-to-end construction services. -Known for tackling complex projects such as hospitals, labs, airports, and parking structures. -Features include blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design-phase innovation. -Balances large-scale capability with local expertise and deep community roots.

Sector Specialisms

Healthcare

Education

Science + Technology

Sports + Entertainment

Retail + Hospitality

Industrial

Commercial

Government

Mission Critical

Residential

Mixed-Use

Transportation

Infrastructure

Energy

Water Resources

Heavy Civil

Marine

Utilities

Solar

Wind

Nuclear