Civil Superintendent

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

4h • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Superintendent is a hands-on field leadership role responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing site development and construction activities including earthwork, excavation, grading, underground utilities, concrete, and paving preparation. This position will lead self-perform crews and subcontractors, coordinate project resources and schedules, perform survey and layout work, operate heavy equipment as needed, and ensure projects are completed safely, accurately, on schedule, and within budget.

Requirements

• Strong background in heavy civil construction, site development, excavation, grading, trench work, underground utilities, concrete, and paving preparation
• Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, scheduling, manpower coordination, budgeting, and successful on-time project delivery
• Proven leadership experience directing self-perform crews, subcontractors, and day-to-day field operations
• Strong ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, grading plans, utility plans, site plans, and project specifications
• Hands-on experience performing construction survey and layout using GPS rovers, robotic total stations, builders levels, and related survey equipment
• Experience establishing control, staking building pads, utilities, structures, curb lines, offsets, and cut/fill and grade elevations
• Proficiency with GPS machine-control systems and the ability to load, verify, and work from machine-control models
• Hands-on experience operating dozers, excavators, skid steers, loaders, rollers, and other earthmoving or grading equipment
• Strong understanding of excavation and trench operations, including OSHA trench and excavation safety requirements
• Experience installing and verifying storm, sanitary, and water utilities, including line and grade, bedding, inverts, structures, and tie-ins
• Working knowledge of concrete construction including layout, forming, reinforcement, placement, finishing, jointing, and curing
• Experience with proof-rolling, aggregate base preparation, fine grading, drainage, and preparation for asphalt or concrete paving
• Knowledge of SWPPP, erosion-control practices, environmental requirements, and job site safety standards
• Ability to identify constructibility issues, field conflicts, RFIs, and changed conditions before they negatively impact project schedules or budgets
• Strong organizational, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to balance field leadership responsibilities with hands-on construction and equipment operation as needed
• Technical proficiency with Excel/Google Sheets and various construction technology applications
• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 7 years of experience in heavy civil construction, commercial construction, site development, or a similar adjacent field
• At least 3 years of experience as a Foreman, Superintendent, or other field leadership/people management position
• Previous experience managing field operations, construction crews, subcontractors, or civil/site development projects
• Project management experience, required
• Hands-on experience with excavation, grading, trench work, concrete construction, and heavy equipment operation, required
• Construction survey and layout experience, required
• Background in heavy civil construction, earthwork, grading, underground utilities, and site development, required
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to stand, walk, kneel, bend, climb, perform field layout, and operate equipment for extended periods of time
• Must be comfortable working around active excavation, trenching, grading, utility, concrete, and heavy-equipment operations
• Must be able to work in environments involving dust, noise, vibration, uneven terrain, and changing weather conditions

Nice To Haves

• Experience with GPS rovers, robotic total stations, and GPS machine-control technology, strongly preferred
• Experience with Trimble Grade Control Systems or similar GPS machine-control technology, preferred
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification, preferred
• First Aid/CPR Certification, preferred
• Experience managing multiple phases of construction and coordinating self-perform crews, subcontractors, vendors, and project stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Plan and sequence daily field operations while developing and maintaining a rolling three-week lookahead for earthwork, utilities, concrete, paving, and related construction activities
• Lead and supervise self-perform crews and subcontractors, establish daily priorities, coordinate manpower, and ensure work is completed safely and efficiently
• Lead daily tailgate safety meetings and reinforce a strong culture of safety, accountability, and quality across project sites
• Manage multiple phases of construction simultaneously, ensuring work is completed safely, on schedule, within scope, and to quality expectations
• Read, interpret, and execute work based on civil construction plans, grading plans, utility plans, project specifications, and construction documents
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, design teams, testing agencies, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders
• Enforce OSHA requirements, including trench and excavation safety, and maintain compliance with SWPPP and erosion-control requirements
• Estimate and order materials, schedule equipment and deliveries, track project expenses, and assist with management of project budgets
• Identify field conflicts, RFIs, constructibility concerns, and changed conditions early and communicate issues to appropriate project stakeholders
• Maintain accurate daily reports, progress photos, redlines, as-built information, and other required field documentation
• Establish, verify, and maintain project control points and perform construction layout for building pads, curb lines, utilities, structures, offsets, cut/fill, and grade stakes
• Operate survey and layout equipment including builders levels, GPS rovers, robotic total stations, and related field technology
• Load and verify machine-control models and utilize GPS machine-control technology to support accurate excavation and grading activities
• Check subgrade, aggregate base, and finish-grade elevations and ensure proper slopes, drainage, and project tolerances
• Lead and perform excavation, site preparation, trenching, mass grading, and finish-grading activities
• Operate heavy equipment including dozers, excavators, skid steers, loaders, rollers, and other equipment as needed to support project execution
• Coordinate and oversee installation of storm, sanitary, and water utilities, including verification of line and grade, bedding, inverts, structures, and tie-ins
• Perform and oversee concrete layout and preparation, including setting pins and stringlines, checking forms and rebar, and supporting concrete placement, finishing, jointing, and curing
• Coordinate proof-rolls, fine grading, base preparation, drainage, and final site preparation prior to asphalt or concrete paving
• Manage punch-list activities, final inspections, closeout documentation, and project turnover
• Track manpower, equipment utilization, materials, project milestones, and daily production to ensure successful project completion
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events and quarterly team activities
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED