Project Superintendent - Heavy Civil

Croell•Gillette, WY

About The Position

Croell, Inc. is seeking an experienced, organized Project Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects. The role coordinates subcontractors, supports Croell field crews, manages daily construction activities, and helps ensure projects progress safely, efficiently, and according to schedule. The superintendent helps maximize crew productivity, coordinate trucking and material deliveries, maintain accurate project documentation, and communicate with project owners, engineers, and owner representatives. The role requires regular travel and overtime during peak construction season.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in heavy civil or highway construction.
At least 2 years of supervisory or field leadership experience.
Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, aggregate placement, asphalt paving, and general highway construction operations.
Experience coordinating subcontractors, construction crews, trucking, and equipment.
Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed, accurate daily project documentation.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Ability to interact effectively with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
Understanding of construction production, cost control, and scheduling.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely field decisions.
Proficiency with computers and electronic daily reporting systems.
Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak construction season.
Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Ability to reach below, at, and above the shoulders; push, pull, twist, bend, sit, stand, balance, operate hand and foot controls, grasp and pinch, lift, lower, and carry over 50 pounds, and squat, stoop, crouch, kneel, and crawl.

Responsibilities

Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities on assigned heavy civil and highway projects.
Manage subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules.
Work with Croell superintendents, foremen, and field crews to improve productivity, coordinate operations, and minimize downtime.
Identify potential conflicts between subcontractors and Croell operations and proactively develop solutions.
Monitor daily progress and communicate schedule concerns, delays, and potential improvements to project management.
Assist with daily and weekly scheduling of construction crews, subcontractors, trucking, equipment, and material deliveries.
Anticipate upcoming work and ensure necessary resources are available.
Work with project management to develop and maintain short-term construction schedules.
Help minimize unnecessary costs resulting from delays, poor coordination, or inefficient operations.
Maintain detailed daily project reports covering construction activities, labor, equipment, subcontractors, trucking, and completed quantities.
Document weather and site conditions, delays, changed conditions, and other events that may affect project costs or schedules.
Maintain records of conversations, instructions, field decisions, and issues involving owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
Identify and document additional work, potential change orders, and circumstances that may lead to project claims.
Provide timely project updates to management concerning progress, productivity, concerns, and upcoming work.
Serve as a primary field contact for project owners, engineers, inspectors, and owner representatives.
Maintain professional working relationships while protecting Croell's contractual and operational interests.
Participate in project meetings, progress discussions, and field coordination meetings as needed.
Communicate owner requests, field changes, and potential contract issues to project management.
Assist in resolving field disputes and construction-related challenges professionally and promptly.
Promote and enforce Croell's safety policies and applicable project safety requirements.
Coordinate weekly safety meetings and support a strong safety culture among employees and subcontractors.
Monitor construction for compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
Identify potential quality issues and coordinate corrective action with field supervisors and project management.
Ensure subcontractors maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable project requirements.