Superintendent (Traveler)

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

Job summary

A major construction firm in Denver, Colorado is seeking a Project Superintendent to lead field operations for various projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in commercial or industrial construction, along with a strong background in project management and safety practices. This is a full-time, site-based role that offers a competitive salary of $110,000 to $120,000 and includes travel subsistence and additional incentives as per company guidelines.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building experience on complex commercial, healthcare, or industrial projects.
• Experience directing and coordinating trades as a Superintendent.
• Knowledge of construction principles/practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction in the field, ensuring quality and timely completion.
• Develop a project site logistics plan.
• Monitor project costs and identify improvement areas.
• Chair weekly subcontractor coordination meetings.

Skills

Construction principles/practices

Leadership

Project Management

Cost monitoring

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 of the project in the field, provide 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 the 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 are 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

• 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

Compensation

Pay Range: $110,000 - $120,000

Equal Opportunity Employer

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