Job Description

The Superintendent is responsible for leading field operations on underground utility construction projects ensuring work is executed safely on schedule within budget and to company quality standards. This role owns the day-to-day jobsite performance working closely with Construction Foreman coordinating labor equipment subcontractors and materials to deliver profitable projects.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for underground utility projects including water sewer storm drain and related civil scopes
• Direct and coordinate crews subcontractors and vendors to meet production goals
• Build and maintain daily/weekly work plans aligned with project schedule
• Ensure proper installation methods sequencing and productivity in line with company/customer standards
• Perform regular site walks to monitor progress quality and safety

Schedule & Production Management

• Drive project schedule execution in coordination with the Project Manager
• Identify and remove field constraints (labor materials access equipment)
• Track daily production and adjust resources to maintain progress
• Communicate schedule impacts early and propose solutions

Cost & Budget Accountability

• Understand project budgets and support field execution to meet cost targets
• Monitor labor equipment and material usage against budget
• Identify and communicate potential cost overruns or inefficiencies
• Support change order identification through field awareness

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA local/state)
• Participate and ensure that daily jobsite safety meetings are held and ensure proper documentation is completed daily by each Crew Foreman
• Maintain a culture where safety is non-negotiable
• Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors

Quality Control

• Ensure all work meets contract requirements specifications and company standards
• Coordinate inspections and testing as required
• Prevent rework through proactive planning and oversight

Coordination & Communication

• Partner closely with Project Managers on schedule cost and issue resolution
• Interface with inspectors general contractors and clients in the field
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear field updates
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (estimating accounting operations)

Resource Management

• Plan and coordinate manpower equipment and materials for each phase of work
• Ensure crews have what they need before work begins (no waiting on parts jobsites)
• Manage subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct oversight of field personnel including Foreman operators laborers and subcontractors
• Responsible for crew productivity performance and adherence to company standards
• Provide coaching and development to field team members

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Required Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of underground utility construction methods (trenching shoring pipe installation tie-ins etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and grade
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving pieces on an active jobsite
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold teams accountable
• Practical problem-solving mindset (field-first thinking)
• Clear and effective communication across field and office teams
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Minimum OSHA 30 Required
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar field reporting applications

Qualifications & Education Requirements

• 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction with underground utility experience required
• Previous experience in a Superintendent or Foreman leadership role
• Experience working with General Contractors and municipal projects preferred
• Valid drivers license required
• OSHA 30 (preferred)

Mental / Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Frequent presence on active construction job sites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions noise dust and heavy equipment
• Ability to walk uneven terrain climb in/out of trenches and inspect work areas
• Occasional lifting (50 pounds)
• Ability to work extended hours as project demands require

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or protected veteran status.

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