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Senior Superintendent (Traveler)

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
Omaha, NE Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
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 Senior Superintendent - Traveler is a critical field leadership position and is foundational to our projects’ success and safety. The Senior Superintendent will oversee construction of projects in the field, providing leadership to field foremen, and ensure successful completion of trade work for jobs throughout the Midwest. The Project Senior Superintendent will also work closely with the Project Manager to ensure timely and quality completion of construction process.

This is a full-time, site-based position that requires extensive travel to locations that span the Central Region. Travel subsistence and additional incentives provided per company guidelines.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Estimating in bidding opportunities and Preconstruction services
  • Assist Project Manager and Project leadership 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 schedules
  • Assist Project Engineers in Shop Drawing and Submittal process
  • Verify that As-Built drawings are kept current


Qualifications

  • 10 Years of Construction experience required
  • Experience with Commercial, Industrial, Mission Critical, and/or Healthcare projects including hospitals, laboratories, data centers, and other large projects
  • Experience leading large projects in excess of $100M
  • Previous experience directing and coordinating trades
  • Knowledge of construction principles/practices required
  • Previous experience working with Project Management team including successful completion of project
  • Ability to travel throughout the Midwest Region required


McCarthy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

For Colorado locations only, in accordance with Colorado’s Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (SB19-085), we are including McCarthy’s good-faith and reasonable estimate of a range of entry level base compensation at the time of the posting. This does not include possible bonus and other benefits which can impact total compensation. Given the dynamic nature of the large-scale commercial construction industry, a candidate’s project portfolio and background can change the role and compensation for which that candidate might be qualified. The title and pay range for this role could change based on candidate qualifications and experience. Pay Range: $150,000 - $170,000

NOTICE TO EXTERNAL SEARCH FIRMS: McCarthy’s Talent Acquisition Team is the only authorized representative permitted to engage with external search firms, staffing agencies, or other third-party recruiting partners. McCarthy maintains an Approved Agency List for recruiting partners, which is reviewed and updated annually.

McCarthy will only consider submissions from agencies with a signed fee agreement in place for the current year. McCarthy does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate submissions, or referrals from agencies that do not meet these requirements.

If a candidate is submitted without an active agreement, McCarthy will have no obligation to pay any fees and reserves the right to contact, engage, interview, or hire such candidate(s) without any financial or other responsibility to the submitting agency. Unsolicited resumes, including those sent directly to hiring managers or other employees, will be considered the property of McCarthy.

Salary : $150,000 - $170,000

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