Project Superintendent - Mission Critical

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is one of America's premier commercial construction companies. Our reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on building high-performing teams that collaborate with clients and industry partners starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. With offices and employees nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types including healthcare, education, renewable energy, marine, water/wastewater, commercial office and retail, hospitality/entertainment and airports. Originally founded as a family business in 1864, today we are proud to be 100 percent employee-owned.

The Project Superintendent is the primary field leadership position on McCarthy Mission Critical projects and is foundational to our projects’ success and safety. The Project Superintendent will oversee construction of the project in the field, providing leadership to field foremen, subcontractors and ensuring successful completion of trade work. The Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely, quality, and safe completion of construction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in pricing and pursuits during the Preconstruction phase
• Lead coordination effort with Commissioning Agent
• Strong understanding of MEP systems in addition to CSA
• Develop and lead OFCI coordination effort
• Lead development of detailed CPM Schedule
• Understanding of Primavera scheduling software
• Assist in development of Detailed Scope of Work
• Develop a project site logistics plan
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force to achieve optimum performance
• Review and understand material budgets and negotiate purchase orders
• Review and understand equipment budgets and negotiate rental rates
• Train and monitor progress of all field management staff
• Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement
• Provide leadership in quality process
• Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs
• Document daily construction activities
• Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
• Issue and maintain short term schedules
• Assist Project Engineers in Shop Drawing and Submittal process
• Verify that As-Built drawings are kept current
• Implement all applicable Safety Programs and EEO/Affirmative Action Programs
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture or Engineering, and/or 7-10 years of applicable field leadership experience
• Experience with relevant large and small scale Mission Critical, Data Center, Critical Facilities and other MEP-heavy commercial or industrial projects in the capacity of a General Contractor, Electrical Contractor or Mechanical Contractor
• Previous experience directing and coordinating trades
• Self-perform construction management experience highly preferred
• Previous experience working with Project Management team including successful completion of projects of all sizes
  
  
  

McCarthy Building Companies is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer regardless of race, color, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religious beliefs, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.