Superintendent

McGough•Helena, MT

44d

About The Position

The Superintendent plans and oversees all aspects of assigned construction projects, from preconstruction through post-construction. The role works to achieve project goals and manages field operations, providing leadership and oversight to field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers. The Superintendent coordinates with Project Management and other teams on schedules, budgets, quality, safety, procurement, documentation, and project execution. The role also supports people management, business development, company and regional initiatives, Lean construction, and continuous improvement. Regular travel is required, and work may take place at jobsites as well as corporate or regional offices.

Requirements

Associate's degree or 10+ years of professional experience in lieu of a degree.
5–10 years of construction-related experience.
Strong verbal and written communication and leadership skills.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, innovative and forward-thinking approach.
Computer literacy and strong computer skills.
Demonstrated experience initiating and driving continuous improvement.
Current OSHA 30 certification.
Strong collaboration and communication skills.
Thorough and detail-oriented, with attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Ability to prioritize and multitask within time constraints.
Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision.
Personal integrity and ability to keep confidences.
Must be willing to travel regularly.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods at a workstation, in meetings, and while traveling by plane or car; lift up to 50 pounds as needed; write and use a computer keyboard and mouse; hear, speak clearly, and distinguish colors on graphs and charts.
Occasional jobsite visits may involve dirt, dust, uneven surfaces, outdoor weather conditions, and extreme temperatures.

Nice To Haves

Two- or four-year degree in a construction-related field.
5–8 years of field-related experience.
LEED AP or other green building certifications.
Bilingual ability to communicate in both Spanish and English.

Responsibilities

Participate in or lead preconstruction planning, including crisis management, site logistics and safety plans, site-specific rules, and completion of the Redbook.
Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews with input on schedule, logistics, safety, and subcontractor selection; assist in analyzing upcoming project opportunities.
Conduct and participate in pre-job walkthroughs and QA/AC page-turn sessions.
Coordinate with Project Management to align project budgets for labor, materials, and equipment before project start and resolve issues.
Lead and oversee field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on active projects; supervise Assistant Superintendents and evaluate weekly work plans, schedules, and logistics.
Implement and maintain project schedules, ensuring timely updates in coordination with Project Management; support CPM scheduling and apply Last Planner System principles.
Oversee accurate and compliant on-site documentation, including drawings, logs, and inspection records; review drawings and specifications, manage electronic document workflows, draft and process RFIs, and review submittals and shop drawings.
Manage project budgets and forecasts for labor, materials, and equipment, addressing deviations with Project Management; support labor cost tracking, procurement, cost coding, and cost history reporting.
Assist with procurement, subcontractor selection, RFI development, trade scope reviews, bid solicitation and evaluation, and quantity take-offs.
Oversee the project Quality Control plan in partnership with QC and Project Management teams.
Promote safety through orientations, safety meetings, and compliance with OSHA and other regulations.
Lead Lean construction initiatives, including Pull-Planning, standard work practices, Lean events, and continuous improvement.
Organize and lead Superintendent and coordination meetings; attend project meetings and document and distribute minutes as required.
Troubleshoot on-site challenges, such as delays or labor disputes, to minimize impacts on project progress.
Support project closeout, including punch lists, commissioning, final inspections, owner training, and final as-built documentation.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, consultants, internal stakeholders, and other external partners.
Integrate McGough self-perform capabilities, warehouse resources, small tools, and equipment rentals into project planning and execution.
Participate in BIM coordination and support LEED documentation when applicable.
Assist with subcontractor change requests and invoice reviews, and collaborate on performance tracking and compliance.
Participate in talent acquisition and onboarding, identify skills gaps, and promote ongoing learning.
Conduct one-on-ones, performance reviews, and coaching; recognize strong performance and manage improvement plans as needed.
Communicate company values and strategy, promote ethical conduct, enforce policies, and foster an inclusive and safe work environment.
Set clear goals and mentor team members, encouraging accountability and collaboration.
Stay informed of industry trends, identify opportunities, support process improvements and innovations, and manage key external relationships and partnerships.
Contribute to the North Dakota Regional Team and engage in business development and industry and company-sponsored events.
Represent McGough professionally, attend company and project meetings, and pursue ongoing personal and professional development.
Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to support cohesive project execution.
Perform additional duties as assigned.