From Apprentice to General Superintendent: 30 Years of Construction Leadership

March 3
30 mins

Episode Description

Doug Ransom began his construction career at 18 as a union carpenter apprentice. Thirty years later, he serves as General Superintendent at JP Cullen & Sons, a fifth-generation commercial construction company.

Learn more: https://jpcullen.com/

In this episode, we discuss:

  • Transitioning from foreman to superintendent

  • Managing construction field teams

  • Leadership development in commercial construction

  • Field vs. office conflict

  • Multi-generational construction company succession

 

Related episodes on construction succession planning:

Episode 170
https://www.constructiongenius.com/podcast/how-to-run-a-successful-family-business-with-george-cullen-ep-170/

Episode 186
https://www.constructiongenius.com/podcast/secrets-of-a-successful-multi-generational-company-with-the-cullen-clan-ep-186

Connect with Doug:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/doug-ransom-a58018285/

Restaurant recommendation:
https://www.fairchildrestaurant.com/

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