Construction Site Superintendent

McGrath RentCorp

. Support projects from Contract to Completion .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $63,800 - $87,600 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong project management capabilities, including resource management, scheduling, and financial oversight, while ensuring compliance with safety standards and contract requirements. Possesses excellent leadership and communication skills to effectively coordinate teams and manage multiple complex projects.

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Project ManagementConstruction Plans InterpretationOSHA ComplianceMS Project ProficiencyTeam-Building Skills

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Hard Skills

Resource ManagementSchedulingFinancial OversightRisk ManagementQuality AssuranceChange ManagementNegotiation SkillsCustomer ServiceConstruction ManagementProject Metrics Tracking

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTime ManagementAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

BuilderTrendMS ProjectExcelWordPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

OSHA 30 CertifiedBachelor’s Degree in Construction Management

Industry Keywords

International Building CodeConstruction IndustryModular BuildingSafety StandardsApproval Agencies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support projects from Contract to Completion
Manage resources, schedules, financials, quality, and safety throughout the project life cycle
Manage project issues, risks, and change requests to ensure successful, on-time delivery
Run day-to-day field operations and verify required deliverables, quality, time, cost, and customer satisfaction
Establish and enforce safety requirements in compliance with industry and company standards
Assist with scopes of work, delineation of responsibilities, and proposals for project execution
Lead scheduling, budget, and document management from Contract to Completion
Build and motivate subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers to meet project goals and milestones
Track and report project results and metrics
Procure subcontractors and suppliers within planned timeframes and budgets
Coordinate day-to-day project activities, resources, and project team meetings
Use BuilderTrend to report project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, risks, and issues to regional leadership
Apply functional and financial acumen to align solutions with client goals, best practices, and company risk thresholds
Ensure contract compliance and manage changes
Mitigate the impact of project issues and risks on baseline budgets
Ensure job-site activities comply with OSHA and company safety standards
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must be located in the Western Pennsylvania, Indiana, or Ohio area
3-5 years construction related experience
Excellent leadership, communication (written, verbal, and presentation), and interpersonal skills
Self-motivated and decisive, with ability to adapt to change and competing demands
Technically competent with MS Project, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and project management software
Team-building skills with technical and non-technical staff
Experience working independently and in team-oriented, collaborative environments
Excellent prioritization and time management skills
Demonstrated commitment to and understanding of safety field concepts, practices, and procedures
Well organized with excellent customer service skills
Skilled at negotiation with customers and vendors/subcontractors
Ability to manage multiple complex projects
Experience directing the work of others
Ability to read and interpret construction plans
Willingness to travel regionally; travel is required 75%
Ability to perform sustained physical activity and maintain manual dexterity
Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and balance as required
Ability to climb stairs and ladders, use construction personnel hoists, and navigate uneven or unfinished work areas
Ability to handle tools, equipment, and materials and occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
Possess close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
Ability to hear alarms, bells, whistles, and verbal instructions in active construction environments
Ability to work indoors or outdoors, at elevated heights, and in varying weather, noise, odor, dust, or fume conditions
Ability to work extended hours, weekends, or emergency on-call support based on operational needs
Legally authorized to work in the United States on a permanent basis
Must pass pre-employment drug testing, including marijuana
Bachelor’s Degree in Construction Management (desired)
Knowledge of the International Building Code (IBC)
OSHA 30 Certified
Knowledge of approval agencies and processes for state requirements
Modular building industry experience preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Wellness resources covering nutrition, exercise, emotional health, and more
Vacation and sick time
10 days + 2 half days company-paid holidays
Flexible benefits selection and spending options
401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
Company Paid Life Insurance
DailyPay
HSA
FSA
EAP
Pet Insurance
Space to share ideas and opinions
AI tools permitted for interview preparation
Reasonable accommodation available for the interview process