Heavy Civil Asst. Superintendent

Sunset Valley Construction, LLC•Ellington, CT

6d•$100,000 - $135,000•Onsite

About The Position

As we enter a new phase of growth, you'll turn plans into results while mentoring crews and sharpening your own skills along the way. The work matters, the people matter, and how you balance production with culture will set the tone for everything downstream.

Requirements

4+ years in heavy civil, including commercial sitework, excavation, or underground utilities.
2+ years leading as a Foreman in heavy civil and know what it takes to run work, not just work hard.
Have built projects over $1M and understand how daily decisions affect the whole job.
Turn man-hours into real progress, know when to push, and know when regrouping saves time and money.
Know your way around drawings, equipment, GPS, and the realities of the field.
Started as a laborer and/or operator and respect the physical and emotional weight of the work.
See the big picture, set a vision for the day, and communicate it with belief and optimism.
Value culture over ego and earn respect by teaching, listening, and rolling up your sleeves.

Nice To Haves

P6 plumbing license.
CDL for utility truck and trailer.
Mechanical background to handle minor repairs in the field.
Experience leading teams larger than 7 with other managers reporting to you.

Responsibilities

Turn plans into finished work by planning the day, setting clear direction, and keeping the crew aligned on what “done right” looks like.
Keep projects moving by leading crews of 2–7, mixing experienced hands and green talent, and putting people where they succeed.
Prepare and deliver sitework for apartment buildings, roads, subdivisions, infrastructure rebuilds, and utility installation or relocation.
Protect quality, production, and safety by staying boots-on-the-ground, leading by example, and jumping in equipment when it closes gaps.
Deliver design-accurate work with newer equipment, modern technology, GPS, and clear communication.
Be the reason your crew goes home every night by making safety the first decision, not the last.
Build people up by mentoring, teaching, and setting a standard others want to work for.

Benefits

Company truck
Discretionary PTO
100% healthcare coverage
Mentorship and unlimited training (hands-on and digital), including leadership development
Professional personal financial advice
Newer equipment with modern technology
2 pre-paid yearly round-trip plane tickets to any domestic US location through Southwest, United, Air France, or JetBlue Airlines
Personal use of SVC equipment at any time (as long as it doesn’t interfere with work schedules)
Dental, and Vision insurance after 3 months, 75% paid for all employees
401K plan with a 3% company match after 3 months