Concrete Superintendent, Heavy Civil - Michels Construction, Inc.

Michels Corporation•Milwaukee, WI

About The Position

The Concrete Superintendent, Heavy Civil role supports field operations on Michels Construction, Inc. projects across heavy civil sectors, including ports, dams, water resiliency, wastewater treatment plants, pump stations, bridges, and railways. The role coordinates schedules and resources, communicates project scope to Foremen, and ensures safety processes are completed. It also involves managing materials and tooling needs, monitoring quality and project documentation, and working closely with the Project Manager to support safe, efficient, and consistent execution. The Superintendent helps develop Foremen and trade staff and may need to travel for long-term onsite projects.

Requirements

At least 7 years of related construction experience; heavy civil or water/wastewater experience is preferred.
Experience with structural concrete construction and subcontract management.
Experience with heavy civil projects.
Comprehensive ability to read construction drawings and specifications, means and methods, and wall and floor finish requirements.
Valid driver's license for the types of vehicles that may be driven, with an acceptable driving record as determined by the Michels Review Team.
Ability to travel and commit to long-term onsite projects, which may require travel.
Commitment to safety.
Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines.
Ability to collaborate and communicate with teammates.
Ability to lead by example.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forming systems, mix designs, and admixtures.
Construction experience in heavy civil or water/wastewater fields.

Responsibilities

Coordinate field schedules and resources.
Communicate project scope to Foremen.
Ensure safety processes, including JSAs and inspections, are completed.
Attend client meetings.
Manage materials and tooling needs.
Verify daily QA/QC and as-built documentation.
Review time and field reports.
Work closely with the Project Manager.
Help develop Foremen and trade staff.
Contribute to efficient, safe, and consistent project execution.

Benefits

Medical insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Dental insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Life insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
Flexible spending accounts, subject to eligibility requirements.
Health savings account, subject to eligibility requirements.
Short-term and long-term disability insurance, subject to eligibility requirements.
401(k) plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
Legal plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
Identity theft and monitoring plan, subject to eligibility requirements.
15 to 25 days of paid time off annually.
8 paid holidays annually.
Average of $5,000 per employee invested in training each year.
Opportunities for career growth.