Field Superintendent-Heavy Civil

Kimmel & Associates•Boise, ID

5d•$150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Our client is an established heavy civil contractor specializing in large-scale earthwork, mass grading, and site development. The company emphasizes quality execution, operational efficiency, and safety, and offers experienced construction professionals the opportunity to take ownership of operations and contribute to its long-term growth. The Field Superintendent will oversee multiple construction projects throughout Idaho and Oregon. This hands-on leadership role directs foremen, operators, and field crews to meet production goals, schedules, safety standards, and quality expectations. Reporting directly to executive leadership, the Superintendent oversees daily field operations, coordinates manpower and equipment resources, and drives productivity across multiple job sites. The ideal candidate has extensive experience managing large-scale mass grading and earthwork operations, including complex dirt-moving strategies, equipment spreads, and GPS-guided construction.

Requirements

15 or more years of heavy civil construction experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.
Extensive background in mass grading, earthwork, and site development.
Strong understanding of GPS-guided equipment and grading technology.
Proven experience managing multiple foremen, large field crews, and extensive equipment spreads.
Experience directing scrapers, trucks, excavators, dozers, and compaction equipment.
Knowledge of haul-road planning, cut-and-fill balancing, moisture conditioning, compaction, and material management.
Demonstrated ability to track production metrics and improve field efficiency.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to travel regularly between projects throughout Idaho and Oregon.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing large-scale mass grading projects and significant cubic-yard quantities.
Experience directing multiple foremen, crews, and equipment operators on a single jobsite.
Experience planning and managing complex equipment spreads and dirt-moving operations.
Experience developing haul-road strategies, balancing cut and fill, and managing material placement.
Experience measuring and reporting daily and weekly production against project goals.

Responsibilities

Direct daily field operations across multiple active projects, providing leadership to foremen, operators, and crews.
Maintain a consistent jobsite presence, support morning startups, and coordinate field activities throughout the workday.
Plan and allocate labor, equipment, trucking, lowboys, and other resources to meet project demands.
Oversee mass grading, earthwork, cut-and-fill operations, material management, moisture conditioning, and compaction.
Establish daily and weekly production goals and monitor performance, equipment utilization, and jobsite efficiency.
Coordinate with project managers, surveyors, GPS personnel, and support teams to ensure accurate project execution.
Monitor quality control, grade tolerances, testing requirements, and site conditions.
Identify operational challenges, production delays, and resource constraints, and implement solutions to maintain progress.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, OSHA standards, and required PPE.
Communicate with project teams, clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership.
Participate in operational meetings to review project schedules, production, staffing, and equipment needs.
Support project completion, final inspections, and client walkthroughs.