Superintendent

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in Omaha, NE, is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead field operations, supervise foremen, and ensure on-time, high-quality construction in collaboration with the Project Manager.

The role emphasizes safety, cost control, and coordination with subcontractors; requires 5+ years of complex commercial project experience and proven leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' 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 project.
• Self-perform background preferred.

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.

Skills

Construction principles

Leadership

Trade coordination

PM collaboration

Self-perform background

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is America's premier, 100% employee-owned commercial construction company. With offices nationwide, we specialize in a wide range of project types that are as diverse and wide-ranging as the communities in which we build. Our innovative teams collaborate with clients and industry partners throughout the project life cycle, starting in the earliest stages of design, throughout construction and beyond project completion. McCarthy’s reputation for tackling the toughest building challenges starts with our focus on developing high-performing individuals and teams. We do this through our award-winning training programs, a best-in-class Total Rewards benefits program, and a focus on equipping diverse teams of employee owners through a connected and inclusive culture aligned with our core values of: Genuine. We, Not I. All In.

How do McCarthy partners define our culture?

• We Live Our Core Values: We do whatever it takes to deliver on our promises with honesty and integrity.
• We are Employee Owned: We are personally invested in building the things people need in our communities.
• We Feel Like a Family: We value genuine connections and help each other succeed in an inclusive environment.
• We are Builders: We respect the work we do and everyone who helps make it happen safely.

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 of the project in the field, providing leadership to field foremen, and ensure successful completion of trade work. The Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of 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 schedulesAssist Project Engineers in Shop Drawing and Submittal process
• Verify that As-Built drawings are kept current

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' 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 project
• Self-perform background preferred

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

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually. McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements. If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.