Senior Construction Lead — Preconstruction & Field Ops

McGough Construction; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel opportunities

Job summary

McGough Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on assigned projects in a highly collaborative environment. You will oversee subcontractors, safety, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with preconstruction plans and client expectations.

You will mentor site teams, drive Lean methodologies, and coordinate with Project Management to deliver quality results on time and within budget. Regular travel to project sites is expected as part of this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 2- or 4-year degree in construction-related field preferred.
• LEED AP or green building certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in pre-construction tasks including pursuits and proposals.
• Plan site logistics, safety rules, and schedule; support pre- to post-construction activities.
• Manage field staff, subcontractors and suppliers; oversee weekly plans and updates.
• Develop and adjust project schedules; monitor costs and quality control.
• Lead Lean initiatives, drive continuous improvement, and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Maintain project documentation, close-out tasks and owner training.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Continuous improvement

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction-related degree

LEED AP (preferred)

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Outlook

Excel/Word

Job description

McGough Construction seeks a Senior Superintendent to lead field operations on assigned projects in a highly collaborative environment. You will oversee subcontractors, safety, schedule, and budget, ensuring alignment with preconstruction plans and client expectations.

You will mentor site teams, drive Lean methodologies, and coordinate with Project Management to deliver quality results on time and within budget. Regular travel to project sites is expected as part of this role.