Excavation/Dig Superintendent

Vortex Companies, LLC•Williamsburg, VA

6d•$85,000 - $105,000

About The Position

The Dig Superintendent leads field crews performing excavation and utility repair work, including sewer and stormwater point repairs, manhole ring and cover adjustments and replacements, and clearing and grubbing. The role is responsible for safe work practices, daily planning, crew supervision, quality, productivity, and equipment care. The position includes planning and supervising daily field activities; directing excavation, pipe repairs, backfilling, compaction, restoration, manhole work, and site clearing; coordinating labor, materials, equipment, deliveries, subcontractors, and project schedules; reviewing plans, specifications, utility markings, and site conditions; monitoring work quality; tracking job quantities and hours; communicating progress and issues; training and holding crew members accountable; and ensuring equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and operated. The Superintendent leads safety briefings, enforces company and OSHA safety requirements, verifies utility locates, ensures excavation protective systems and related safeguards are in place, oversees traffic control and confined-space procedures, stops unsafe work, and promptly reports incidents and equipment damage. The role works outdoors in varying weather and terrain. Travel, overnight stays, overtime, and occasional night or weekend work may be required. Essential job duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience in underground utility construction, excavation, and pipe repair.
Prior experience supervising field crews as a foreman or superintendent.
Working knowledge of sewer and stormwater systems, manhole adjustments, backfill, and compaction.
Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and elevations.
Experience operating and overseeing excavators, loaders, and related equipment.
Strong planning, communication, and crew leadership skills.
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.
Excavation competent person training required or obtained before assuming that responsibility.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 30.
First Aid/CPR.
CDL.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily field activities, assigning personnel and equipment to meet project schedules and production goals.
Lead excavation, pipe point repairs, backfilling, compaction, and associated restoration.
Supervise manhole ring and cover adjustments and replacements, ensuring proper elevation, alignment, and installation.
Direct clearing and grubbing, including vegetation removal, site access preparation, and debris handling.
Review plans, specifications, utility markings, and site conditions before starting work.
Coordinate labor, materials, equipment, deliveries, and subcontractors with the project manager.
Monitor work quality and address issues before work is covered or the crew leaves the site.
Track daily quantities, labor and equipment hours, materials, and jobsite conditions.
Communicate progress, delays, changed conditions, and additional work promptly to the project manager.
Train crew members, establish clear expectations, and hold employees accountable for performance and conduct.
Ensure equipment is inspected, maintained, and operated by qualified personnel.
Lead daily safety briefings and review job hazard analyses with the crew.
Enforce company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.
Verify utility locates and coordinate safe exposure of existing utilities before excavation.
Ensure excavation protective systems, access and egress, spoil placement, and required inspections are in place.
Serve as the excavation competent person when trained and designated, or ensure a qualified competent person is assigned.
Maintain proper traffic control, barricades, and protection for employees and the public.
Verify confined space procedures are followed whenever entry is required.
Stop work when unsafe conditions exist and ensure corrective actions are completed before resuming.
Report incidents, near misses, and equipment damage promptly.