Senior Superintendent

Overview

Oversee construction projects, managing safety, schedule, budget, and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• procurement
• budget management
• safety management
• quality control
• project closeout
• team leadership

Tasks

-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. -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. -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. Assist with mentoring and development activities for Superintendents, Assistants and Foreman’s through various training programs both internally and externally. -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. -Work closely with Project Management team to ensure all project closeout tasks are completed. This includes punchlist execution, commissioning, final inspections, owner training, etc. -Maintain knowledge of trends in construction industry. -Compliance: Promote ethical behavior and decision-making, handle conflicts and disciplinary actions according to company guidelines. Maintain a safe and inclusive work environment. -Participate as an active member of the McGough Sioux Falls Team. Contribute to shared goals and collaborate with colleagues on achievement of priorities. -Management of relationship with external partners. -Ensure alignment of budget set for the project including labor, materials and equipment. Work with Project Management team to address issues as they arise. -Coordinate and manage the development or improvements as it relates to construction processes -Monitor and track project expenses to ensure the project stays within budget. -Support and follow standard work. -Work with Project Management team as needed throughout project including selecting subcontractors, writing RFIs (requests for information), developing and tracking procurement of materials, tools and equipment. -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. -Manage and oversee all McGough field staff, subcontractors and suppliers engaged in assigned projects. Oversee and review Superintendent’s weekly work plans, schedule updates and logistics, etc. -Drive a safe environment by leading activities including job safety meetings and orientations. Ensure all OSHA and other required rules and regulations are met. -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. -Build and maintain strong relationship with clients, design team and subcontractors. -Leadership: set clear objectives and goals for team. Foster positive and productive working relations by proving guidance and mentorship to team members. -Foster strong partnerships with fellow McGough employees -Participate and support implementation of Lean and continuous improvement culture. Provide intentional leadership for project team in the areas of Lean methodologies being employed onsite, standard work and Pull-Plan sessions. -Ensure all on-site documentation including drawings, logs, inspection books are updated and current. Assist in the documentation of As-Built drawings. -Collaborate with internal teams, contractors and other stakeholders to align efforts. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. -Monitor the quality of work being performed to ensure it meets company and industry standards. -Continual assessment for additional construction opportunities -Organize and facilitate Superintendent meetings -Participate in Pre-Construction related tasks including

Requirements

• leed ap
• osha 30
• procore
• bluebeam
• 15+ years
• leadership

What You Bring

-Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills -High school diploma or GED required -LEED AP or other green building certifications -Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement -Current OSHA 30 certification -Attention to detail and high level of accuracy -Ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal supervision -Proficient in computer applications, including Outlook, Excel, Word, Procore (or equivalent) and Bluebeam (or equivalent software) -15+ years of field-related experience -Previous experience with adjusting field labor from one project to another -2- or 4-year degree in construction related field -Extensive experience in employee development, mentoring Superintendents and Assistants through a variety of internal and external training programs. -10-12+ years of construction-related experience and overseeing teams with larger scale projects overseeing multiple Superintendents and Assistants -Ability to organize and prioritize responsibilities -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. -Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. -Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking

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Benefits

-Pre-Job Walk Throughs

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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