Superintendent - Mission Critical
McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. · United States
- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $170,000 / year
- United States
Job highlights
- Lead field operations for data center projects.
- Oversee foremen and ensure trade completion.
- Collaborate with Project Manager for success.
- Manage labor, quality, and safety programs.
- Requires 5+ years complex construction experience.
About the role
Superintendent - Mission Critical
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 - Mission Critical is a critical field leadership position and is foundational to our projects’ success and safety on McCarthy's data center projects. 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.
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
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Construction Management
- Data Center Construction
- Mission Critical Projects
- Field Leadership
- Safety Management
- Quality Control
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Scheduling
- Budget Management
Skills & topics
- Superintendent
- Mission Critical
- Construction Management
- Field Leadership
- Data Center Construction
- Project Management
- Safety Management
- Quality Control
- Subcontractor Coordination
- Commercial Construction
- Employee Owned
- Builders
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight 5+ years of complex commercial construction, particularly mission-critical projects, and superintendent experience.
- Showcase leadership: Emphasize experience directing trades, managing labor forces, and coordinating subcontractors.
- Demonstrate knowledge: Detail your understanding of construction principles, scheduling, budgeting, and safety protocols.
- Research McCarthy's culture: Align your application with their core values: Genuine, We Not I, All In, and Builders.
Technical preparation
Master CPM scheduling and short-term planning.,Understand contract documents thoroughly.,Proficient in site logistics and safety plans.,Experience with budgets and cost control.
Behavioral questions
Describe a time you led a team through a challenge.,How do you ensure safety on a construction site?,Give an example of a difficult subcontractor negotiation.,How do you foster a 'We, Not I' culture?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the salary range for a Superintendent - Mission Critical at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. in California?
- For California locations, the salary range for a Superintendent - Mission Critical role at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. is between $120,000 and $170,000 annually. This range may vary based on factors like experience, qualifications, and location. Additional compensation may include bonuses and other benefits.
- What specific experience is required for the Superintendent - Mission Critical role at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
- The ideal candidate for the Superintendent - Mission Critical position at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. will have at least 5 years of building experience on highly complex commercial, healthcare, or industrial projects. Previous experience as a Superintendent directing and coordinating trades, along with a knowledge of construction principles and practices, is essential. A self-perform background is also preferred.
- What are the key responsibilities of a Superintendent - Mission Critical at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
- As a Superintendent - Mission Critical, you will be responsible for overseeing field construction operations, providing leadership to foremen, and ensuring the successful completion of trade work on data center projects. This includes managing labor, quality, safety, documenting daily activities, chairing coordination meetings, and assisting with scheduling and shop drawings.
- Does McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. work with external search firms for hiring?
- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has a specific process for engaging with external search firms. Only the Talent Acquisition Team can authorize engagement, and firms must have a signed fee agreement in place. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from agencies without an agreement will not be considered, and McCarthy will not be obligated to pay any fees.
- What is the company culture like at McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.?
- McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. fosters a culture centered on core values: Genuine, We Not I, All In, and Builders. They emphasize being employee-owned, valuing genuine connections, and respecting the work and everyone involved. This creates an inclusive environment where individuals are invested in community projects and help each other succeed.
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