Superintendent

About the role

The role of Superintendent at Richards Corporation involves overseeing all on-site construction activities for sitework projects including earthwork, excavation, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, and related infrastructure. Responsibilities include reading and interpreting construction drawings, coordinating daily field operations, conducting safety meetings, ensuring compliance with regulations, managing manpower, equipment, and materials, and maintaining site documentation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all on-site construction activities for sitework projects including earthwork, excavation, grading, utilities, drainage, paving, and related infrastructure.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and contracts.
• Cook daily field operations and sequencing of work.
• Conduct daily jobsite meetings and communicate expectations to crews and subcontractors.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Conduct jobsite safety meetings and ensure proper documentation.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, and materials to meet production goals.
• Maintain daily reports, production logs, and site documentation.
• Ensure all work meets project specifications and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections and testing as required.
• Identify and resolve field issues promptly.

Communication & Coordination

• Act as primary field contact for Project Manager, subcontractors, inspectors, engineers, and owners.
• Coordinate utility installations (storm, sanitary, water, electrical, etc.).
• Manage subcontractor performance and enforce contract scope.

Equipment & Materials Management

• Coordinate heavy equipment usage and logistics.
• Ensure materials are delivered on time and stored properly.
• Maintain fuel usage, equipment maintenance, and downtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy civil/sitework construction.
• Proven experience supervising earthwork, grading, underground utilities, and paving.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing and production methods.
• Ability to read blueprints and civil drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 Certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with GPS machine control systems.
• Knowledge of DOT/prevailing wage projects.
• Familiarity with construction management software.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to walk uneven terrain and stand for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when necessary.

Benefits

The position offers competitive salary, 401(k) with matching, dental, health, vision insurance, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, and compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the demands of the construction industry.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT ABC)

Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut (CT ABC) is a construction industry trade association representing Merit Shop contractors in Connecticut. As a Chapter of ABC National, our membership of over 200 members is afforded an effective voice in the political system at the local, state, and federal levels. Across the country, ABC represents more than 21,000 members in over 65 Chapters. This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Associated Builders and Contractors of Connecticut.

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