Superintendent

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is looking for a Project Superintendent in Kansas City, Kansas. This critical field leadership role involves overseeing construction projects, ensuring quality and safety on-site. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience with complex commercial or healthcare projects, a strong understanding of construction principles, and previous experience directing trades. You will be responsible for managing labor performance, monitoring costs, and facilitating subcontractor meetings. Join us in delivering successful projects while promoting a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in managing complex commercial or healthcare construction projects.
• Previous Superintendent experience directing and coordinating trades.
• Strong understanding of construction principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction in the field, ensuring successful project completion.
• Develop a project site logistics plan and maintain understanding of contract documents.
• Document daily construction activities and chair subcontractor coordination meetings.

Skills

Building experience

Leadership

Knowledge of construction principles/practices

Job description

Position Summary

The Project Superintendent is a critical field‑leadership position and is foundational to our projects’ success and safety. The Project Superintendent will oversee construction on the project in the field, leading field foremen and ensuring the successful completion of trade work. The Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of the construction process.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in development of Chart of Accounts
• Assist in development of detailed CPM Schedule
• Assist in development of Detailed Scope of Work
• Develop a project site logistics plan
• Maintain a thorough understanding of contract documents
• Manage McCarthy’s labor force to achieve optimum performance
• Review and understand material budgets and negotiate purchase orders
• Review and understand equipment budgets and negotiate rental rates
• Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement
• Provide leadership in quality process
• Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs
• Document daily construction activities
• Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings
• Issue and maintain short‑term and CPM schedules
• Assist Project Engineers in Shop Drawing and Submittal process
• Verify that As‑Built drawings are kept current

Qualifications

• 5+ Years of building experience on highly complex and related commercial, healthcare, industrial, or related construction projects
• Previous Superintendent experience directing and coordinating trades
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices required
• Previous experience working with Project Management team for successful completion of projects
• Self‑perform background preferred

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