Planning Superintendent Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills
• Demonstrated safety-first mindset
• Thorough and detail-oriented
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task within time constraints
• Self-starter and motivated with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.

Office and Travel:

• Must be willing to travel regularly
• Various job sites and regional offices

Core Responsibilities:

• Preconstruction & Development
• Participate and may lead preconstruction planning, including:
• Crisis management planning
• Site logistics and safety plans
• Site-specific rules and regulations
• Completion of the Redbook
• Contribute to pursuits, proposals, and interviews, offering insights on schedule, logistics, safety, and subcontractor selection
• Conduct and participate in pre-job walkthroughs
• Ensure project budgets for labor, materials, and equipment are aligned prior to project start; collaborate with Project Management to resolve issues
• Assist pursuit team in analyzing and preparing for upcoming project opportunities
• Participate in QA/AC page-turn sessions to align expectations and execution

Construction

• Provide comprehensive leadership and oversight of McGough field staff, subcontractors, and suppliers on active projects
• Supervise Asst. Superintendents and evaluate weekly work plans, schedules, and logistics
• Implement and maintain the project schedule; ensure timely updates in coordination with Project Management
• Oversee on-site documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance (e.g., drawings, daily logs, inspection records)
• Manage project budgets and forecasts for labor, material, and equipment, address deviations with Project Management
• Assist with procurement, subcontractor selection, RFI development, and trade scope reviews
• Oversee implementation of the site-specific Quality Control plan in partnership with QC and Project Management teams
• Champion the culture of safety through leadership in orientations, safety meetings, and regulatory compliance (OSHA and others)
• Lead Lean construction initiatives; guide team in Pull-Planning, standard work practices, and continuous improvement
• Organize and lead Superintendent and coordination meetings; ensure cross-functional alignment
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site challenges, such as delays or labor disputes, minimizing impact on progress
• Support project closeout efforts, including punch list completion, commissioning, final inspections, and owner training
• Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders
• Foster collaboration and maintain alignment with company standards and values
• McGough Self-Perform Work: Understand and integrate McGough's self-perform capabilities, warehouse resources, small tools, and equipment rentals into project planning and execution
• Estimating & Bidding: Perform quantity take-offs and assist in bid solicitation and evaluation. Participate in trade scope reviews with estimating and project teams
• Scheduling: Support Superintendents and Project Managers with CPM scheduling. Learn and apply Last Planner System principles; participate in weekly and daily planning sessions
• Project Documentation: Review all project drawings and specifications. Manage electronic document workflows and shortcuts. Draft and process RFIs; review and process submittals and shop drawings. Participate in BIM coordination and support LEED documentation when applicable.
• Subcontractor Management: Assist in processing subcontractor change requests and invoice reviews. Collaborate on performance tracking and compliance
• Cost Control: Understand and apply change documentation (CCDs, PRs, ASIs, etc.). Support labor cost tracking, procurement, cost coding, and cost history reporting
• Project Meetings: Attend and participate in safety, coordination, foreman, startup, and Project Assessment meetings. Document and distribute meeting minutes as required

People Management

• Communication: Align team with company values and strategy; ensure transparent and consistent communication
• Compliance & Culture: Promote ethical conduct, enforce policies, and foster an inclusive, safe work environment
• Leadership: Set clear goals and provide mentorship to team members, encouraging a culture of accountability and collaboration

Post-Construction

• Participate in punch list generation and resolution
• Assist in preparing final as-built documentation
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Strategy Management

• Stay informed of industry trends and identify new opportunities
• Support construction process improvements and innovations
• Manage key external relationships and partnerships

Other Duties

• Actively contribute as a member of the McGough Team, collaborating to support shared goals and objectives
• Engage in business development by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, design teams, consultants, and subcontractors, and participating in industry and McGough-sponsored events
• Represent McGough professionally at all events, upholding company standards and serving as a positive ambassador
• Attend company and project meetings, pursuing ongoing personal and professional development to enhance skills and performance
• Collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders to ensure cohesive project execution
• Actively support and participate in Lean events, promoting the McGough Way and fostering a culture of continuous improvement
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support team and project success

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Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Position requires performance of duties outdoors in a variety of weather conditions. Exposure to dirt, dust, and other materials is routine and may require the use of protective clothing and respirators. Jobs require an employee to frequently work on high structures such as ladders and scaffolds.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; talk or hear; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit and frequently climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

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In alignment with our commitment to pay transparency, the base salary range for this position is $108,000 to $162,000, excluding fringe benefits or potential bonuses. If you join McGough, your final base salary will be determined by several factors, including geography, location, skills, education, and experience. Furthermore, we place significant value on pay equity among our current team members as part of any final job offer.

Please note that the range provided above reflects the hiring range for this role. Hiring near the top end of this range would be atypical, as we aim to allow room for future salary growth. Additionally, McGough offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. This includes insurance coverage for medical, dental, vision, life, and disability.

We also provide generous retirement plans, voluntary benefit plans, parental leave, substantial paid time off, and holiday pay.