Superintendent - Civil

Commercial Contracting Corporation•Auburn Hills, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

Commercial Contracting Corporation (CCC) is seeking an experienced Civil Superintendent to provide field leadership for self-perform civil construction operations, including excavation, earthwork, mass grading, underground utilities, site development, and related infrastructure improvements. The superintendent is the primary field leader responsible for planning, coordinating, and directing day-to-day civil construction activities while ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with contract requirements. The role works closely with Project Managers, clients, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders. The position also supports the growth of CCC’s Civil Group through operational excellence, team development, mentorship, and continuous improvement. The superintendent leads project execution from mobilization through completion, plans and coordinates labor, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and logistics, and monitors schedule, productivity, cost, quality, and safety. Responsibilities span site preparation, earthwork and grading, soil stabilization, underground utility and drainage installation, erosion control, and site infrastructure work. The role leads and develops field employees and subcontractors, maintains client and stakeholder relationships, and contributes to the development of future field leaders and the Civil Group’s long-term operations. Work is based in Auburn Hills, Michigan, with travel to project locations as required. The position requires working outdoors in varying weather and navigating active construction sites, uneven terrain, ladders, and excavations while following safety and PPE requirements. Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required.
At least 10 years of progressive experience in civil construction, excavation, site development, or heavy civil projects.
At least 5 years in a field leadership role such as Superintendent, General Superintendent, or Foreman.
Demonstrated experience managing self-perform civil construction operations.
Experience with earthwork and grading, excavation, underground utilities, site development, and infrastructure construction.
Strong understanding of construction means and methods, excavation operations, soil classifications and geotechnical considerations, surveying and grade control, utility installation, trench safety, drainage and stormwater systems, erosion control and SWPPP requirements, equipment capabilities and production rates, and construction scheduling and sequencing.
Proficiency with Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office Suite, and project documentation and reporting software.
OSHA 30-Hour Certification.
Valid driver’s license.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, walk uneven terrain and active construction sites, climb ladders, enter excavations, and safely navigate project environments.
Ability to travel to project locations as required and comply with safety and PPE requirements.
Applicants offered a position must pass a pre-employment substance abuse test.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
Experience on industrial, commercial, manufacturing, or heavy civil projects.
Experience with GPS machine control and civil layout technologies.
CPR/First Aid Certification.
Competent Person Certification.
Confined Space Training.
Utility Safety Training.

Responsibilities

Lead field operations for civil and excavation activities from mobilization through project completion.
Develop and maintain short- and long-term work plans aligned with project schedules.
Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and logistics to maximize productivity.
Review drawings, specifications, contracts, utility plans, geotechnical reports, and schedules to identify risks and opportunities.
Collaborate with Project Management to develop execution plans and address project challenges.
Monitor production goals and implement corrective actions to maintain project performance and achieve milestones safely and on schedule.
Lead self-perform civil work, including site clearing and preparation, excavation and earthmoving, cut and fill, soil stabilization and compaction, fine grading, utility installation, drainage, erosion control, SWPPP compliance, and site development.
Champion CCC’s safety culture; conduct daily safety meetings, site inspections, and job hazard analyses; ensure regulatory compliance; investigate incidents and implement corrective actions.
Lead, mentor, train, and provide performance feedback to operators, laborers, grade checkers, pipe crews, foremen, and subcontractors; help develop future field leaders.
Ensure work meets project specifications, engineering requirements, and company standards; verify grades, elevations, utility alignments, and installation tolerances.
Coordinate testing and inspections, review survey information and as-built documentation, and resolve constructability concerns.
Coordinate work sequencing with Project Management and other trades; track daily productivity and production quantities; maintain daily reports and documentation.
Anticipate labor, material, equipment, and subcontractor needs; monitor productivity, equipment utilization, and material consumption; provide input on forecasts and field cost controls.
Review subcontractor performance and completed quantities, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Maintain relationships with clients, inspectors, engineers, municipalities, and project stakeholders; participate in project meetings and represent CCC professionally.
Support CCC’s Civil Group growth through sharing best practices, planning and staffing support, operational improvements, and continuous improvement initiatives.