General Superintendent - Water & Wastewater Construction

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a General Superintendent for our Water and Wastewater unit to lead field operations across projects and guide safety, quality, scheduling, and cost performance.

The role requires strong leadership across field teams, collaboration with Project Directors and Managers, and a willingness to travel or relocate as needed to deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• General Superintendents have the skills and expertise needed to lead field operations on individual projects of $100M or greater or multiple projects.
• Should be open to travel and/or relocation
• Minimum 10 years' Water/Wastewater experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Be a great partner with the project staff and lead the “One Team” culture initiatives.
• Assist the Estimating department in bidding opportunities and Preconstruction Services by performing constructability reviews and providing input.
• Ensure concrete, civil, mechanical reviews and logistics plans are done for project.
• Lead and monitor work planning process with self-perform and trade partner activities.
• Coordinate with the Project Manager in development of cost-related reports and budgets during preconstruction.
• Develop CPM Construction Schedule focusing on self-performed work and schedule alignment with subs.
• Develop Site Logistics Plan and manage approvals and implementation.

Skills

Field leadership

Cost control

Scheduling

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine We, Not I All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

Position Summary

McCarthy’s Water and Wastewater Business Unit is seeking a General Superintendent. The General Superintendent has the ownership and responsibility for all field operations on the project including site safety, schedule, self-perform work, quality, subcontractor field coordination, logistics, labor cost and productivity. These responsibilities should result in a timely and profitable project completion. The General Superintendent has the responsibility to collaborate with the Project Director, Senior Project Superintendent and Project Manager and is responsible for keeping them accurately and fully informed of the field status of the project, particularly regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and problem issues. The General Superintendent will direct all Superintendents on the project and is expected that they will take a leadership role in the training and mentoring and assist as necessary with Project initiatives requiring their field expertise.

Responsibilities

• Be a great partner with the project staff and lead the “One Team” and “Smart & Healthy” culture initiatives.
• Assist the Estimating department in bidding opportunities and Preconstruction Services by performing constructability reviews, providing cost and scheduling input, and pre-planning
• Ensure concrete, civil, mechanical reviews and logistics plans are done for project.
• Lead and monitor work planning process. All self-perform and trade partner activities will have work plans in place
• Coordinate with the Project Manager in development of the Chart of Accounts items related to self- performed work activities to ensure a useful and meaningful Labor Cost Productivity Report. Create/develop budgets, units, productivities, crews, and chart of accounts during the preconstruction phase of the project.
• Lead the development of a detailed CPM Construction Schedule, paying particular attention to self-performed work activities. Plan the way the project will be built, and, in conjunction with the subcontractors, develop the Schedule accordingly.
• Develop a Project Site Logistics Plan, verify Owner/Agency approvals as necessary, and implement and manage the plan throughout the construction duration.
• Manage superintendents in charge of McCarthy's labor force to achieve optimum performance and productivities
• Review and understand and monitor material & equipment budgets and negotiate purchases.
• Coordinate rentals, purchases with McCarthy’s yard manager to maximize yard usage. Review and coordinate yard billings with other project staff to assure accurate accounting and billing of rentals and material purchases.
• Consistently monitor Project costs (labor, materials, and equipment) and identify opportunities for improvement/savings and problem areas which may result in cost overruns. Review with Project Manager and/or Project Director possible solutions to correct or mitigate negative trends; promptly implement selected corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with the local union representatives and business agents, when applicable.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with owners, engineers and inspectors
• Provide leadership in the project’s quality program. Identify and encourage new methods and procedures to be implemented in the Field. Institute pre-installation conferences with Trades prior to commencement of any work.
• Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs. Institute and participate in Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings and perform regular Job Site inspections. Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions. Thoroughly review all accidents and implement corrective actions to prevent recurrences. Display and always promote a Positive Safety Culture.
• Lead in the creation and management of the Self Perform Review, Site Specific Safety Plan, Site Specific Quality Plan, and Executive Baseline Schedule Review.
• Oversee Area Superintendents in chairing weekly Subcontractor Coordination Meetings. Review safety, quality, and scheduling issues in order that Subcontractors understand the needs and expectations for the Project. Monitor the issuance of meeting minutes to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Lead and be responsible for all Superintendents and chair weekly or daily Superintendent Meetings when Project has more than one McCarthy Superintendent.
• Responsible for managing the issuance and the maintenance of the Short-Term Schedules. Update weekly based upon actual job progress. Discuss scheduling needs and coordination requirements with the Subcontractors. Work closely with Project Manager on monthly CPM Schedule Updates based upon actual Job progress, including providing actual start and finish dates with remaining durations.
• Coordinate, encourage and monitor the training and development of all Field Staff Members working directly for the General Superintendent and other Staff Members, as assigned.
• Assist Project Engineers in/during the Shop Drawing and Submittal Process. Point out items or areas which may need special attention and/or review.
• Interface with Owner/Architect/Consultants on field conflicts or problems. Pursue resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist the Business Development and Marketing Departments, as necessary, to pursue new work opportunities.

Qualifications

• General Superintendents have the skills and expertise needed to lead field operations on individual projects of $100M or greater or multiple projects
• Should be open to travel and/or relocation
• Minimum 10 years' Water/Wastewater experience strongly preferred

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