Superintendent-Excavation, Shoring & Drilled Foundations

Kimmel & Associates • Springfield, MA

2d • $120,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The company is a growing Massachusetts-based earth-support contractor specializing in excavation, shoring, and deep foundation work for public and private construction projects. Its work includes drilled caissons and piers, soldier piles and lagging, sheet piling, soil nails, and associated excavation.

The company is seeking a hands-on Site Superintendent to oversee excavation, shoring, and drilled foundation projects throughout Eastern Massachusetts. This field-driven role is suited to an experienced sitework professional who can manage jobs from initial layout through final grade while leading crews, coordinating equipment, and maintaining safe, productive jobsites. Extensive practical grading and excavation experience is important; shoring or deep foundation experience is a significant advantage. Projects are local, with the opportunity to be home every night.

Requirements

• Extensive hands-on sitework and construction experience, typically 20+ years or equivalent practical expertise.
• Strong skills in grading, layout, excavation, and interpreting construction plans.
• Massachusetts Hoisting License, 2A required.
• OSHA 30 certification and excavation competent-person training, or willingness to obtain them.
• Ability to lead a small crew, coordinate equipment, and manage daily field operations independently.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with shoring and earth-support systems.
• Drilled foundation, caisson, or pier installation experience.
• Massachusetts Hoisting License 1B and 1C.
• CDL, drainage and site utility experience, and prevailing-wage project experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage sitework from initial layout and grade setting through excavation and final grading.
• Read and interpret civil and structural plans, establish layouts, and verify grades using laser and GPS equipment.
• Oversee excavation, dig-outs, cuts to subgrade, unsuitable soil removal, backfill, and compaction.
• Supervise earth-support operations, including soldier piles and lagging, sheet piling, soil nails, and trench protection.
• Coordinate drilled caisson and pier installation, including locations, elevations, reinforcing cages, anchor-bolt templates, concrete placement, and spoils management.
• Plan daily work activities, coordinate equipment, order materials in advance, and direct a small field crew.
• Serve as the excavation competent person, maintaining safe working conditions and ensuring appropriate excavation protection.
• Coordinate with general contractors, Dig Safe, inspectors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate daily reports and communicate job progress, site conditions, and potential challenges.
• Take ownership of field execution, productivity, safety, and overall jobsite performance.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation of $120,000–$140,000+ based on experience.
• Year-round employment with no winter layoffs.
• Take-home company truck.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Direct input into job planning, execution, and field operations.
• Local Eastern Massachusetts projects with the opportunity to be home every night.
• Flexible scheduling options, including full-time, three- to four-day, and seasonal arrangements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed