Civil Superintendent - Grading

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Newport Beach (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 161,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in California is seeking a Civil Superintendent to lead field construction of civil projects, directing foremen and coordinating with the Project Manager to deliver on schedule and with quality.

The role emphasizes safety, cost awareness, and effective communication with owners, inspectors, and trades, with responsibility for materials, schedules, and CPM planning.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of field leadership experience in site or mass grading.
• Experience with Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field.
• Experience directing multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Knowledge of civil construction principles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee civil construction in the field and lead foremen.
• Ensure safety programs and regular site inspections.
• Coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors across the project site.
• Review drawings and specifications with owners and inspectors.
• Manage resources, materials, and equipment budgets.
• Assist in CPM schedule and scope development with Project Manager.
• Maintain daily construction documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Safety management

Crew scheduling

Budget understanding

Communication

Reading drawings

Subcontractor coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

HCSS/Heavy Jobs

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Civil Superintendent is a critical field leadership position and is foundational to our projects success and safety. The Civil Superintendent will oversee construction of civil projects in the field, providing leadership to field foremen, and ensure successful completion of trade work. The Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of construction process.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections
• Lead McCarthys Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site
• Develop a project site logistics plan
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries
• Manage McCarthys field personnel to achieve optimum performance
• Review and understand material budgets
• Review and understand equipment budgets
• 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
• Coordinate and maintain short term schedules
• Assist Project Engineers in review of Shop Drawing and Submittals
• Assist Estimating in bidding opportunities and Preconstruction services
• Assist in development of detailed CPM Schedule
• Assist in development of Detailed Scope of Work
• Verify that As-Built drawings are kept current
• Assist Project Manager in development of Chart of Accounts

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7 years minimum of applicable field leadership experience in site and/or mass grading
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam a plus
• Bachelors degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other a plus
• Previous experience directing and coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors
• Knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required

McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For California locations only, the salary range for this position is: $117,000 $161,000 depending on location. This does not include a possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Compensation offered may vary based on work location, experience, qualifications, specialty, training, and market and business considerations, among other factors.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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