Project Superintendent - Ability

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

The Project Superintendent is responsible for overseeing field operations on multiple projects, crews, and scopes of work simultaneously to achieve timely and profitable completion. They will assist the Project Foreman on a daily basis to resolve issues, make sound decisions, provide information, and drive coordination to ensure work is executed safely and efficiently. They also keep the Project Manager fully informed of field status regarding cost, schedule, quality, safety, and issues.

• Create a safe work environment and culture. Ensure all aspects of safety are being adhered to in the performance of the work.
• Support and assist activities of the Safety Coordinator and implement recommendations.
• Create a safety awareness attitude on the Project Site, utilizing McCarthy Safety Guidelines and the project Site Specific Safety Plan.
• Provide leadership in the safety and accident prevention programs.
  • Institute and participate in Weekly Toolbox Safety Meetings and perform regular jobsite inspections.
  • Review solutions to correct or mitigate unsafe conditions; promptly implement corrective actions.
  • Take lead role in thoroughly reviewing and addressing all accidents/incidents and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrences.
• Provide leadership and training to the field teams in the execution of the Work, ensuring the highest quality of craftmanship is achieved to avoid re-work and maintain McCarthys reputation as a trusted and go-to civil contractor in the industry.
• Maintain a strong and in depth understanding of McCarthy work scope on all assigned projects.
• Develop, communicate, monitor, and update the project plan throughout the project duration as necessary to ensure all aspects of project logistics are being addressed prior to affecting the execution of work and/or project costs.
• Take ownership and ensure execution of the project is in accordance with the project schedule.
• Assist Project Foreman with coordination of efficient and cost‑effective decision making with regards to manpower, equipment, material, and management of Sub‑Subcontractors.
• Take lead role in manpower and equipment coordination for small projects to supplement less experienced Project Foreman.
• Assist Project Foreman in means and methods review, and problem solving of day‑to‑day challenges.
• Oversight of daily time/diary reporting required by Project Foreman.
• Recognize and identify project change conditions, and support processing of change order pricing.
• Understand and track risks and opportunities to ensure a successful outcome.
• Monitor labor, material, and equipment productivity against budgets; identify opportunities for cost savings and risk areas that may result in cost overruns. Work with the Project Manager to maximize opportunities and minimize risks.
• Communicate and coordinate with Project Managers on field cost and schedule decisions.
• Verify that as‑built drawings are maintained and kept current on a regular basis.
• Provide feedback to the Project Management and Estimating Teams regarding production rates to aid in future bid opportunities.
• Interface and coordinate with McCarthy Clients on field conflicts or problems. Work with McCarthy Project Manager to pursue resolution in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain strong understanding of the manpower needs of each assigned project to ensure each project is properly represented in the Manpower Meetings.
• Assist Project Manager & Field Operations Manager in short term & long‑term manpower forecasting.
• Assist Project Manager in monthly CPM schedule updates based upon actual project progress, including providing actual start and finish dates (as necessary).
• Provide evaluation of field personnel skillset and performance to best equip and align field teams with the correct amount of resources, project selection, and project assignments.
• Coordinate assigned projects with Project Managers and other Superintendents to aid in the efficiency of manpower, equipment & material deliveries.
• Own and lead Project Foreman development program to ensure career growth is achieved for field employees, and future field leaders are being…