Superintendent - Civil (Traveler)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel stipend

Incentives

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Civil Site Utilities Superintendent to lead field crews and oversee civil work on major projects. You will guide safety programs, coordinate resources, and ensure timely, high-quality construction in a travel-intensive role.

You will work closely with the Project Manager to align schedules, budgets, and scope while maintaining safety, quality, and compliance on site across multiple crews and trades.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of field leadership experience with underground utilities, earthwork, or grading.
• Experience with project safety programs and field inspections.
• Knowledge of civil construction principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and THA processes and implement EEO/AA programs.
• Schedule and manage multiple crews across the project site.
• Develop site logistics and coordinate material deliveries and subs.
• Review shop drawings and submittals with project team.
• Support estimating and preconstruction activities as needed.

Skills

Site leadership

Safety leadership

Field coordination

Owner communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Mgmt

Engineering degree (a plus)

Tools

HCSS/Heavy Jobs

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

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 McCarthys 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 McCarthys 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
• Bachelors 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, i n accordance with Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthys 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 candidates 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