Lead Water & Wastewater Construction Superintendent

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned safety-focused professional to support project teams on complex water or industrial construction sites in the Kansas City area.

The role emphasizes implementing safety programs, leading THA processes, and coordinating field operations with subcontractors and owners. The successful candidate will drive safety culture, manage crews, and ensure timely attainment of project milestones while maintaining compliance with EEO/affirmative action

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in highly complex water or industrial construction projects.
• Self-perform experience is strongly desired.
• Ability to work in a large team environment with a problem-solving, project-first mentality.
• Determination to take control and achieve results in identifying issues and communicating resolutions.
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementation of project-specific safety and accident prevention programs and maintain safe work areas through regular job-site inspections.
• Lead McCarthy’s Task Hazard Analysis (THA) process and implement all safety and EEO/Affirmative Action programs.
• Maintain thorough understanding of project schedule and budget, enforcing plans and motivating employees to follow through.
• Assist project superintendent in locating/onboarding manpower, developing/implementing project plans and maintaining current contract documents.
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site.
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries.
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades.
• Create isometric drawings and assist project engineers in the shop drawing/submittal process.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Safe work practices

Problem solving

Communication

Relocation willingness

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a seasoned safety-focused professional to support project teams on complex water or industrial construction sites in the Kansas City area.

The role emphasizes implementing safety programs, leading THA processes, and coordinating field operations with subcontractors and owners. The successful candidate will drive safety culture, manage crews, and ensure timely attainment of project milestones while maintaining compliance with EEO/affirmative action