Superintendent (Traveler)

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

Job summary

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent for a full-time, site-based role with extensive travel to Central Region locations. You will lead field foremen, coordinate trades, and partner with the Project Manager to ensure safe, on-time, high-quality construction.

The position emphasizes a strong safety culture, robust budgeting, schedules, and logistics planning. Colorado postings include a pay range and potential incentives; travel subsistence is included per policy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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 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

Building experience

Superintendent experience

Construction principles

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.

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 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

• Minimum of 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 project
• Self-perform background preferred

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