Senior Field Superintendent – Water & Wastewater

Austin NAWIC; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a General Superintendent to own field operations on water/wastewater projects and lead a team of superintendents.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, schedule adherence, and collaboration with project leadership to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. The candidate will drive CPM schedules, site logistics, and labor productivity reporting, while fostering a One Team culture and mentoring site staff.

Qualifications

• Lead field operations on projects of $100M+ 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 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.
• Lead the development of a detailed CPM Construction Schedule, paying particular attention to self-performed work activities.
• 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 McCarthys yard manager to maximize yard usage.

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a General Superintendent to own field operations on water/wastewater projects and lead a team of superintendents.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, schedule adherence, and collaboration with project leadership to deliver on-time, within-budget outcomes. The candidate will drive CPM schedules, site logistics, and labor productivity reporting, while fostering a One Team culture and mentoring site staff.