Superintendent (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in St. Louis seeks a Project Superintendent to support project completion and safety. This full-time position involves overseeing construction in the field, providing leadership to foremen, and collaborating with the Project Manager. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in complex construction projects and effective management skills. The role offers a salary between $110,000 and $120,000 and includes travel subsistence benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of building experience in related construction projects.
• Previous Superintendent experience directing trades.
• Strong knowledge of construction principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist Project Manager in the development of project accounts.
• Develop a project site logistics plan.
• Monitor project costs and identify areas for improvement.
• Provide leadership in safety and quality processes.

Skills

Building experience on complex construction projects

Directing and coordinating trades

Knowledge of construction principles/practices

Experience with Project Management

Self-perform background

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.