Superintendent (Heavy Civil)

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Asante Kamtema.

About us

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor recognized for delivering complex infrastructure projects that improve transportation networks and local communities. This company specializes in highway and roadway construction, bridge construction, grading, underground utilities, concrete structures, asphalt paving, and other large-scale public infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation for safety, quality craftsmanship, and operational excellence, our client has built long-term relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and private clients. Through continued investment in its people, equipment, and technology, this company remains committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Why join us?

Joining this company means becoming part of a team that values safety, integrity, and excellence in project execution. Superintendents are empowered to lead field operations on high-profile infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and skilled craft professionals. This company offers long-term career stability, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to oversee challenging projects that leave a lasting impact on the communities they serve. Employees are supported by a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise roadway, highway, bridge, underground utility, grading, earthwork, paving, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Manage field operations from project startup through final completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and self-perform crews.
• Read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Maintain safe, compliant job sites in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Lead daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and coordinate work between multiple trades.
• Identify field issues, troubleshoot construction challenges, and implement effective solutions while minimizing schedule impacts.
• Maintain project schedules while ensuring quality workmanship and cost-effective execution.
• Communicate and lead interactions with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Document daily reports, production quantities, inspections, and project progress.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Requirements

• 7+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience within heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience supervising DOT, municipal, county, or other public infrastructure projects (highly preferred).
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and productivity.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software, project management platforms, and Microsoft Office (preferred).
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Pay

$120,000 - $155,000 per year