Construction Superintendent

County of Door•Sturgeon Bay, WI

38d•$82,576 - $93,829•Onsite

About The Position

Oversees construction, paving, and seal coating operations to support the safe, efficient maintenance and development of the County's highway infrastructure. This field-based role supervises personnel and coordinates resources to execute projects and respond to road conditions, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Serves in an on-call rotation to manage emergency responses and winter operations.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in highway construction, paving, roadway maintenance, or closely related public works operations.
Valid commercial driver’s license (CDL) with Class B and C; no automatic transmission restrictions permitted.
Licensed Miner status per MSHA, or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel to create documents, navigate spreadsheets, and review electronic timekeeping records.

Nice To Haves

One (1) or more years of supervisory or crew lead experience in public works or transportation.
Familiarity with municipal budgeting and planning processes.
Class A (CDL) with endorsement N.

Responsibilities

Reviews and approves digital timesheets and cost tracking for labor, equipment, and materials to ensure accuracy and budget alignment.
Investigates employee incidents and prepares reports on injuries, accidents, and illnesses to support risk mitigation and workers’ compensation processes.
Supervises department personnel, including operators, mechanics, technicians, and seasonal staff; provides training, performance evaluations, and corrective action.
Coordinates procurement and requisition of tools, equipment, and materials necessary for highway projects.
Participates in on-call rotation with other Supervisors and Commissioner.
Directs daily operations of construction, paving, and seal coating activities, assigning tasks and reallocating crews to meet project deadlines and priorities.
Inspects job sites to verify adherence to specifications, safety standards, and work readiness; addresses deficiencies and documents compliance.
Coordinates with private contractors to deliver capital improvement and repair projects efficiently and within scope.
Schedules and inspects permit-related construction activities to ensure compliance with County standards and permit requirements.
Advises local municipalities on road maintenance needs and construction planning.
Assists in planning and executing the County’s Winter Snow and Ice Control program; monitors road conditions, alerts public safety partners, and dispatches crews.
Supervises crews for work including, but not limited to, brush and tree cutting, snow fencing, snow and ice control, and guard rail repair.
Conducts PASER-based assessments and maintains records on road and culvert conditions for state and local reporting.
Conduct inspections of reported winter damage and enforces the mailbox placement standards per postal regulations.
Prepares and submits the County's annual construction report to the Wisconsin Department of Transportation and maintains required WISLR records.
Delivers mandatory flagger safety training to highway employees biennially, ensuring compliance with state standards.