Superintendent

About the role

The Superintendent oversees all grading, excavation, underground utility, and site development operations on a large, multi-phase civil construction project. This role leads field crews, coordinates equipment and subcontractors, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The Superintendent plays a key role in driving productivity, meeting production and schedule goals, and delivering high-quality site infrastructure for a landmark data center development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all grading, excavation, mass earthwork, and underground utility installations from planning through completion.
• Manage civil construction crews, equipment, subcontractors, and daily field activities to meet production and schedule targets.
• Cover site layout, underground utility installation, testing, inspections, and project turnover requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, and established quality standards.
• Enforce and promote strict safety practices in accordance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols.
• Drive productivity and operational excellence across all civil construction activities, including earthwork and utility work.
• Lead and mentor multiple crews, including foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors, in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Plan and oversee heavy equipment operations, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, scrapers, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Support site logistics and work area coordination, including haul routes, equipment movement, access control, laydown yards, and material staging.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Foster effective communication across the job site to maintain awareness of surroundings and ensure safe, coordinated operations.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising civil construction, site development, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing grading, excavation, mass earthwork, and underground utility installations.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment operations, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, scrapers, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple crews, foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proven track record of maintaining production schedules while achieving safety, quality, and budget objectives.
• Strong supervisory and construction management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and execute field operations.
• Solid understanding of civil construction and utility construction processes and best practices.
• Able to interpret and work from project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate activities, provide direction, and maintain awareness of site conditions.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale civil operations, including complex earthwork, underground utilities, drainage systems, and site infrastructure.
• Background in heavy civil projects that require high levels of coordination and execution.
• Exposure to large, multi-phase developments that provide long-term project stability.
• Interest in working within a cutting-edge construction environment supporting data center infrastructure.
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and weather while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to field challenges.

Skills

• Leadership and management skills.
• Project management and coordination abilities.
• Technical knowledge of civil construction and utility installation processes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions.
• Life insurance (voluntary life and AD&D for the employee and dependents).
• Short and long-term disability coverage.
• Health spending account (HSA).
• Transportation benefits.
• Employee assistance program.
• Time off/leave (PTO, vacation, or sick leave).

Pay and Schedule

• The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.
• The schedule generally consists of 11–12 hour days Monday through Friday and 9–10 hour days on Saturday.

Work Environment

This role is based on a large civil construction site located on open farmland in Lebanon, Indiana, subject to a full range of weather conditions. Summers are typically hot and humid with a high chance of pop-up thunderstorms, while winters can bring cold rain, freezing rain, snow, wind, and extreme cold temperatures. The environment offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark, multi-billion-dollar data center development and to gain experience in a fast-growing sector of the construction industry.

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. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any characteristic protected by law. If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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