Cathcart Construction's diverse project mix provides for a variety of career opportunities and growth prospects for
employees. Following are descriptions of several career positions at Cathcart:
Superintendent
A superintendent should have a thorough knowledge of the various types of construction in addition to having a strong
sense of leadership and respect for their subordinates. Safety should be a major consideration for a superintendent. A
superintendent should have good communication skills and be ready and willing to work with employees, subcontractors,
vendors, and owners. A superintendent should also have a strong respect for schedule and budget objectives.
Foreman
A foreman should be a strong leader with a firm knowledge of construction and a good sense of schedule objectives. A
foreman should also be able to communicate well and respectfully with subordinates. Safety should be a major consideration
for a foreman.
Operator
An operator should have strong skills with construction equipment while also able to easily learn how to operate new
equipment and machinery. An operator should be able to take direction well from superiors. Safety should be a major
consideration for an operator.
Skilled Laborer
A skilled laborer should be experienced in some particular aspect of construction. A skilled laborer should also be able
to take direction from superiors and should value schedule objectives and quality control. Safety should be a major
consideration for a skilled laborer. A skilled laborer should also want to be a long term employee.
Unskilled Laborer
An unskilled laborer should be in the process of gaining a construction skill and experience while working for Cathcart.
An unskilled laborer should be able to take direction from superiors and should value schedule objectives and quality
control. Safety should also be a major consideration for an unskilled laborer.
All Employees
All employees should want to enhance their skills and advance their career forward. They should also want to improve
their education through formal and informal methods. Cathcart employees are encouraged to gain the skills they need in
order to advance to the next higher level. Cathcart promotes from within. Cathcart values employees who want to get ahead
in both their personal lives and career objectives.
Cathcart Contracting is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting a diverse workplace.
