General Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Oversight of field execution across multiple civil and site development projects, including grading, utilities, stormwater systems, roadwork, and earthwork.
• Leadership and management of Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel across all active job sites, providing clear direction and support.
• Development, maintenance, and enforcement of detailed project schedules, sequencing plans, and manpower allocation strategies.
• Cohesive coordination of equipment, crews, and materials across multiple job sites to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
• Ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in compliance with required quality standards and specifications.
• Enforcement of strict adherence to safety procedures and regulatory requirements, including OSHA, DOT, environmental, and other applicable standards.
• Regular site visits to monitor progress, productivity, safety practices, and quality control.
• Identification and proactive implementation of risk mitigation plans related to weather, soil conditions, permitting, utilities, and logistics.
• Closely coordinating with Project Managers, estimators, and executives to align field operations with overall project goals and company objectives.
• Management and oversight of subcontractors and vendors, ensuring alignment on scope, performance expectations, safety, and schedule.
• Maintenance of strong working relationships with owners, developers, inspectors, municipalities, and utility providers to support smooth project execution.
• Review of civil plans, profiles, specifications, and drawings to ensure constructability and effective field execution.
• Overseeing underground utility installation, including water, sewer, and storm systems, as well as tie-ins and required inspections.
• Tracking production rates, equipment utilization, and crew performance to drive productivity and cost awareness.
• Leading field problem-solving and conflict resolution across projects, addressing issues quickly to keep work on track.
• Mentoring, coaching, and developing Superintendents and Foremen to strengthen internal capabilities and build future leadership.
• Coordination and oversight of inspections with municipalities and utility providers to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Supporting the implementation and use of construction management and scheduling tools to enhance planning, documentation, and reporting.

Essential Skills

• 10+ years of experience in civil construction or site development.
• 3–5+ years of experience as a Senior Superintendent or General Superintendent managing multiple sitework or heavy civil projects simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of grading, excavation, underground utilities, drainage, and site development operations.
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, or private development projects.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, and specifications accurately.
• Proven leadership experience managing large field teams and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, logistics, and equipment utilization.
• Proficiency with construction management or scheduling tools, such as HCSS, Procore, or HeavyJob (or similar platforms).
• Demonstrated ability in multi-project field leadership and coordination.
• Skill in optimizing equipment and resource allocation across projects.
• Expertise in scheduling and sequencing of civil and site development activities.
• Strong risk identification, analysis, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication skills with field teams, project stakeholders, and external partners.
• Commitment to safety leadership and consistent enforcement of safety and compliance standards.
• Hands-on experience in utility construction and civil construction, including sitework and infrastructure.
• Practical experience in construction management for civil and site development projects.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with large-scale residential, commercial, or infrastructure site development projects.
• Familiarity with mass excavation, land clearing, erosion control, and stormwater systems.
• Experience coordinating and managing inspections with municipalities and utility providers.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and manage multiple active job sites.
• High level of accountability and ownership for project outcomes, safety, and quality.

Work Environment

• Primarily field-based across multiple active civil and site development projects, with regular travel between job sites.
• Closely works with field crews, Superintendents, Foremen, subcontractors, inspectors, and project leadership in an environment that is fast-paced, production-driven, and safety-focused.
• Works outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, including active construction zones involving grading, excavation, underground utility installation, stormwater systems, and roadwork.
• Utilizes construction management and scheduling technologies such as HCSS, Procore, and HeavyJob (or similar tools) for planning, coordination, and reporting.
• The work schedule typically follows standard construction hours, with flexibility required to address project needs, site issues, and critical milestones.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation, and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia, and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

Pay And Benefits

The pay range for this position is $130,000.00 - $150,000.00/yr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Raleigh,NC.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 20, 2026.