Land Development Superintendent

About the role

The Land Development Superintendent provides daily oversight for all site construction activities, ensuring contractors, utility providers, and consultants perform work according to approved plans and regulatory requirements. This position requires a detail-oriented, proactive leader who thrives in the field, maintains strong relationships with governing agencies, and consistently upholds Grant & Company's values and standards.

Responsibilities

• Uphold and represent Grant & Company's values and standards in all field operations.
• Direct all land development construction according to approved plans, specifications, schedules, and local/state regulations.
• Obtain and manage all documentation required for utility installation, including inspections, site condition acceptance, and coordination with water, electricity, gas, and other providers.
• Coordinate and document all inspections, punch lists, reinspection, and governmental approvals needed for project progression and acceptance.
• Review and accept all project plans, schedules, procedures, and budgets prior to construction.
• Identify deficiencies, direct corrective actions, and issue stop work orders, change orders, or construction directives when necessary.
• Ensure all erosion control measures comply with government regulations and approvals.
• Maintain and submit all permits, inspections, photos, and project documentation to the land development office.
• Provide daily oversight of contractors to ensure work aligns with plans and schedules.
• Maintain strong working relationships with municipal agencies, state departments, engineer, surveyors, and utility companies.
• Review and update project schedules weekly; monitor progress through completion.
• Document and resolve punch list and warranty items promptly.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Ability to learn to interpret and utilize construction documents, surveys, and technical reports.
• Strong organizational, planning, and time management skills
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to hold contractors accountable.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain positive working relationships.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently in the field.

Challenges of the Role

• Keeping development activities and approvals on schedule.
• Coordinating with multiple utility companies.
• Troubleshooting unexpected field issues and managing variances.
• Achieving timely final inspection approvals.

How Success Is Measured

• Professional conduct and communication.
• Quality of construction and site management.
• Project progress, documentation accuracy, and schedule adherence.
• Compliance with KPIs and regulatory requirements.
• Continuous professional growth.