Lead Field Superintendent — Lean Construction & Safety

McGough Construction; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus eligible

Job summary

McGough Construction is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations across assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will manage field staff and subcontractors, coordinate with project management, and drive continuous improvement on site.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and Lean practices, with travel to various jobsites and a focus on safety compliance and efficient execution.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or 10+ years of professional construction experience.
• 5-10 years of construction-related experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward thinking.
• Current OSHA-30 certification.
• Preferred LEED AP or other green building certifications.
• Two or four-year degree in construction-related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on active projects.
• Oversee project schedule and maintain on-site documentation and QA.
• Manage project budgets and forecasts for labor, materials, and equipment.
• Assist with procurement, subcontractor selection, RFI development, and change management.
• Lead Lean construction initiatives and Last Planner System practices.
• Participate in preconstruction planning and risk assessment.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Self-starter

Computer literacy

Education

Associate degree

OSH A 30 certification

LEED AP or green building cert

Construction-related degree (2/4-year)

Job description

McGough Construction is seeking a Superintendent to lead field operations across assigned projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence. You will manage field staff and subcontractors, coordinate with project management, and drive continuous improvement on site.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and Lean practices, with travel to various jobsites and a focus on safety compliance and efficient execution.