Civil Assistant Superintendent

The Lemoine Company • Franklin, LA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

LEMOINE is a nationally recognized leader in Infrastructure, Disaster Response, and Building Construction and is ranked among the ENR Top 400 Contractors. Our Infrastructure Division delivers complex civil construction projects throughout Louisiana and the Gulf Coast, including earthwork, drainage, underground utilities, levees, pump stations, concrete foundations, and site development. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a motivated Civil Assistant Superintendent to support field operations and help ensure our projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to LEMOINE's standards for quality and performance. The Civil Assistant Superintendent supports the Superintendent in coordinating and overseeing daily field activities on civil and infrastructure construction projects. This position assists with workforce coordination, subcontractor management, safety compliance, quality control, project documentation, scheduling, and material and equipment planning. The ideal candidate has hands-on civil construction experience, strong leadership potential, and a desire to grow into a Civil Superintendent role. This individual must be comfortable working in an active field environment and coordinating with project managers, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, vendors, and craft employees.

Requirements

• Two or more years of field experience in civil, heavy construction, sitework, utilities, concrete, or a related construction environment.
• General knowledge of civil construction activities, including earthwork, grading, drainage, underground utilities, foundations, or structural concrete.
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, specifications, and site plans.
• Basic understanding of construction scheduling, field documentation, and quality-control procedures.
• Experience working with craft employees, subcontractors, heavy equipment, and material deliveries.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with project teams in a fast-paced field environment.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office, and other construction-management platforms.
• OSHA 30 certification or willingness to obtain it within an established timeframe.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to assigned project locations.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
• Experience supporting public works, municipal, drainage, utility, levee, pump station, or site-development projects.
• Familiarity with Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or other public-agency construction standards.
• Experience with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar construction software.
• Previous experience serving as a Foreman, Field Engineer, Project Engineer, or Assistant Superintendent.
• OSHA 30, First Aid/CPR, or other industry-related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Superintendent with daily field operations for civil construction activities, including earthwork, site grading, drainage, underground utilities, foundations, and concrete work.
• Help coordinate craft employees, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and project logistics.
• Review project drawings, specifications, schedules, and work plans to understand upcoming construction activities.
• Monitor field progress and help ensure work is completed according to project plans, specifications, quality standards, and schedule requirements.
• Participate in daily planning meetings, toolbox talks, safety briefings, and subcontractor coordination meetings.
• Promote and enforce LEMOINE's safety policies and site-specific safety requirements.
• Identify unsafe conditions or work practices and immediately communicate concerns to project leadership.
• Maintain accurate daily reports documenting manpower, equipment, completed work, deliveries, delays, weather conditions, and project photographs.
• Assist with inspections, testing, punch-list completion, and quality-control documentation.
• Coordinate with field engineers, surveyors, inspectors, vendors, and third-party agencies as needed.
• Help track material deliveries and confirm materials are available before scheduled work begins.
• Support short-term scheduling, work sequencing, and look-ahead planning.
• Communicate field issues, schedule concerns, and potential project impacts to the Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Help maintain an organized, productive, and professional jobsite.
• Build positive working relationships with employees, subcontractors, clients, and project partners.
• Demonstrate accountability, initiative, and a commitment to LEMOINE's core values.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, and retirement benefits.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Career-development opportunities and a defined path toward becoming a Civil Superintendent.
• Exposure to complex and meaningful infrastructure projects.
• A team-oriented environment focused on mentorship, accountability, and professional growth.
• The opportunity to join a Great Place to Work®-Certified company and one of the nation's leading contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree