Superintendent - Civil (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. seeks a Civil Site Utilities Superintendent to lead field crews, manage underground utilities and oversee safety and quality on civil projects across the Central Region.

This is a full-time, site-based role with extensive travel; subsistence provided per company guidelines. A bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering is preferred, with 7+ years of leadership in utilities/earthwork.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' field leadership experience with underground utilities, earthwork or grading.
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple crews performing varied tasks across the project site.
• Develop site logistics plans and ensure safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate with owners, inspectors and other trades on drawings and submittals.
• Review budgets and manage materials, equipment, and costs.
• Support Estimating in bidding opportunities and preconstruction services.
• Assist Project Manager with CPM schedules and scope development.
• Verify As-Built drawings and maintain chart of accounts.

Skills

Field leadership

Underground utilities

Earthwork

Grading

Safety leadership

Project coordination

Relocation mobility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management

Engineering degree (plus)

Tools

HCSS/Heavy Jobs

Procore

Bluebeam

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 Civil Site Utilities Superintendent is a critical field leadership position and is foundational to our projects’ success and safety. The Civil Site Utilities Superintendent will oversee construction of civil projects 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.

This is a full‑time, site‑based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the Central Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

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
• Schedule and manage multiple crews performing various tasks across the project site
• Develop a project site logistics plan
• Comprehend contract drawings/specifications and communicate with owners, inspectors and other trades
• Allocate resources, plan activities, review work and manage consumables/equipment, including compiling a comprehensive bill of materials and coordinating deliveries
• Manage McCarthy’s field personnel to achieve optimum performance
• Review and understand material budgets
• Review and understand equipment budgets
• 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 schedules
• Assist Project Engineers in review of Shop Drawing and Submittals
• Assist Estimating in bidding opportunities and Preconstruction services
• Assist in development of detailed CPM Schedule
• Assist in development of Detailed Scope of Work
• Verify that As‑Built drawings are kept current
• Assist Project Manager in development of Chart of Accounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' of applicable field leadership experience with underground utilities, earthwork, and/or grading
• Experience with HCSS/Heavy Jobs, Procore or Bluebeam a plus
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering or other a plus
• Previous experience directing and coordinating multiple crews and subcontractors
• Knowledge of civil construction principles/practices required
• Geographically mobile and able to relocate within a region

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

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good‑faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large‑scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000