Superintendent – Advanced Technology National Travel

McGough•Roseville, MN

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About The Position

McGough is hiring field leadership professionals for its National Travel – Advanced Technology team, delivering complex data center and mission-critical construction projects across the United States. This multi-level requisition covers Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent, and Senior Superintendent opportunities. The level will be determined during the interview process based on experience, qualifications, demonstrated capabilities, and project needs, and disclosed at the time of offer. Depending on the level, the role supports, manages, or leads field operations from preconstruction through construction, commissioning, closeout, and turnover. Scope, independence, decision-making authority, project complexity, and leadership expectations increase with seniority. All levels promote a safe, productive, and collaborative jobsite and build strong relationships with clients, design partners, subcontractors, suppliers, and McGough team members. This position supports McGough's National Travel – Advanced Technology business and may be assigned to projects throughout the United States, with the employee's desired location taken into consideration. Overnight and extended travel are required based on project location and business needs. Project assignments and work locations may change as projects are completed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Assistant Superintendent: 3–7 years of construction-related experience.
Superintendent: 10+ years of construction-related experience.
Superintendent: experience supervising field staff, Assistant Superintendents, and subcontractors on large-scale projects.
Senior Superintendent: 15+ years of construction-related experience.
Senior Superintendent: demonstrated experience leading field operations on large, complex projects.
Senior Superintendent: experience supervising and developing Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents, foremen, and field teams.
Senior Superintendent: ability to lead field planning, staffing, scheduling, and coordination across major project scopes.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to build productive relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and project teams.
Strong commitment to safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced construction environment.
Assistant Superintendent: positive attitude, strong work ethic, willingness to learn and lead, and basic computer proficiency.
Superintendent and Senior Superintendent: demonstrated leadership and continuous improvement experience.
Superintendent and Senior Superintendent: proficiency with Outlook, Excel, Word, Bluebeam, and/or comparable construction technology.
Overnight and extended travel as required by project location and business needs.

Nice To Haves

Two- or four-year degree in construction or a related field.
Data center, mission-critical, or large-scale project experience.
Current OSHA 30 certification.
Current CPR/First Aid training.
Experience with Lean construction, pull planning, and continuous improvement.
Experience with Procore or equivalent construction management platforms.

Responsibilities

Support or lead preconstruction planning, including site logistics, schedules, crisis management plans, site-specific requirements, and safety planning.
Coordinate field requirements with Project Management and other project stakeholders.
Participate in subcontractor selection, procurement planning, RFIs, and material and equipment coordination.
Plan site staffing, resources, equipment, and logistics for project execution.
Support or lead daily field operations and coordination of McGough field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Conduct daily huddles, weekly work planning, and jobsite coordination.
Coordinate material deliveries, manpower, equipment, and site logistics.
Monitor subcontractor performance and ensure work is safe, efficient, and compliant with project requirements.
Maintain working relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and project partners.
Support, develop, and manage project schedules appropriate to position level, coordinating with Project Management to maintain accurate schedules.
Lead or participate in pull planning, weekly work planning, and Lean construction activities.
Monitor field production, identify constraints, and address schedule risks; coordinate construction activities with procurement, commissioning, and turnover milestones.
Promote a strong safety culture; lead or participate in safety meetings, orientations, inspections, and related activities, and ensure compliance with McGough, OSHA, and project-specific requirements.
Partner with Quality Control and Project Management on project-specific quality plans; support pre-installation planning, inspections, observations, punch lists, and other quality-control activities.
Monitor field labor, materials, equipment, and associated project costs; partner with Project Management to review cost projections and address potential issues.
Maintain current field documentation, including drawings, logs, inspection records, and as-built information.
At senior levels, manage overall field labor, material, and equipment budgets and support resource planning across project needs.
Partner with Project Management to drive project success; mentor and develop field staff as appropriate to position level.
Promote accountability, collaboration, standard work, Lean methodologies, and continuous improvement; at senior levels, lead field leadership meetings, assess staffing needs, and ensure appropriate resources are deployed.
Coordinate field activities for punch list completion, commissioning, final inspections, owner training, and turnover; ensure documentation and as-built information are complete and accurate.
Support and follow McGough standard work, participate in Lean and Operational Excellence initiatives and professional development, model the McGough Way, and perform other field leadership responsibilities as needed.