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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 30 MIN

From Apprentice to General Superintendent: 30 Years of Construction Leadership

from Construction Genius · host Eric Anderton

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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