Earthworks Superintendent

Flatiron Construction Corp•Virginia Beach, VA

11d

About The Position

The Earthworks Superintendent leads assigned construction project work by planning, scheduling, coordinating, and supervising production and the workforce. The role works with crews, field engineers, utility companies, equipment teams, vendors, and subcontractors to ensure work complies with contract drawings and specifications and is completed safely, efficiently, and within budget and schedule. The Superintendent also identifies project risks and production issues, recommends mitigations, documents daily activities, and supports training and adherence to safety and process controls.

Requirements

At least 8 years of heavy civil construction experience.
At least 5 years of construction management experience.
Valid driver’s license.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and demonstrated ability to enforce project safety programs.
Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract-specific plans and specifications.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability, statistics, and basic geometry.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification.

Responsibilities

Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs, and work schedules for assigned project work.
Review daily work schedules with direct reports and update weekly schedules based on project feedback.
Review project specifications to support job setup activities.
Work with crews, field engineers, and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on the job site.
Coordinate with the internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure suitable equipment and material quantities are available within the assigned budget and schedule.
Forecast work schedules to identify potential issues and recommend technical or scheduling mitigations.
Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks involving construction methods, work plans, materials, safety, and schedule activities.
Document daily activities and meeting notes using company-approved methods.
Promote strict adherence to safety and process controls for equipment operation, worksite safety, and documentation.
Recommend training needs identified on the job site.
Supervise subcontractor production and workforce for assigned project work.
Recommend work schedule or work method adjustments for subcontractor activities.