Superintendent

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, mentor, and develop one or more Foremen responsible for specific scopes or crews
• Clearly communicate expectations for safety, quality, production, and reporting
• Coordinate work across multiple Foremen to ensure alignment and efficiency across all operations
• Drive accountability at the Foreman level for crew performance, safety compliance, and productivity
• Build a strong field culture consistent with high-performance contractors (ownership, discipline, and teamwork)
• Lead day-to-day site construction activities from mobilization through project completion
• Ensure proper installation methods, equipment usage, and sequencing in line with project specifications
• Coordinate specialized equipment and crews (drilling rigs, cranes, batching systems, etc.)
• Troubleshoot field challenges related to subsurface conditions, production rates, and constructability
• Lead a proactive safety culture with zero-incident expectations
• Maintain strict compliance with OSHA, environmental regulations, and company policies
• Empower field teams to stop work and resolve unsafe or non-compliant conditions
• Establish clear quality expectations with Foremen and verify execution in field
• Coordinate inspections, testing, and documentation
• Identify, communicate, and resolve field issues proactively
• Develop and manage short-term (look-ahead) schedules in coordination with Foremen
• Align daily and weekly production goals with overall project schedule and budget
• Monitor production rates (e.g., linear feet installed, cubic yards placed) and adjust resources accordingly
• Identify constraints and proactively implement solutions to maintain progress
• Act as the primary on-site liaison between the project team and field ops
• Provide regular updates to the General Superintendent on progress, risks, and resource needs
• Interface with clients, inspectors, and regulatory agencies as needed
• Coordinate with other projects (as directed by the General Superintendent) when sharing resources
• Monitor labor productivity at the Foreman/crew level
• Aid in controlling costs and minimizing rework or waste
• Track quantities, field changes, and extra work with input from Foremen
• Support project closeout and documentation requirements

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training preferred)
• 4 years of heavy civil, geotechnical, or industrial construction experience, including senior field leadership roles
• Demonstrated experience managing field crews and foremen on complex projects
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction drawings and specifications
• Demonstrated understanding of construction safety standards and practices
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug test
• Local and regional travel as required for projects
• Driver’s license and a safe driving record