Superintendent (Lakeland/Tampa Area)

Jr. Davis Construction Company•Lakeland, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. (JDC) is one of Central Florida’s largest and most respected heavy-highway, roadway, and site development contractors. With over 1,600 employees, $2 billion in bonding capacity, and a proven track record of delivering high-quality civil projects , we’re paving the way for the future — one road, bridge, and community at a time. We are looking for a Superintendent based in the Lakeland/Tampa area to lead and manage civil site development projects , including grading, drainage, utilities, and roadway construction. Job Description & Responsibilities Provide daily supervision and scheduling for grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other phases of civil site construction. Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules and overall operations Planning and coordination of construction activities, including work with other company Superintendents and subcontractors Coordinate equipment, trucks, and crews to maximize efficiency Assist Engineers and Estimators as needed, and in the pursuit of new or additional work Attend project related meetings to discuss progress and public impact Manage on-site construction-related functions with regard to safety, budget and schedule Display leadership to meet the company values and objectives May assist with survey and field layout Promote and enforce the company’s safety program so that company safety objectives are achieved Qualifications Competent in reading and understanding civil construction plans, drawings, and specifications Knowledge of project budgets and manage personnel and equipment efficiently Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, safety management, quality control and budgeting of all phases of civil construction Strong leadership and supervisory skills: assigning, directing and inspecting work, scheduling, rewarding or disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts on large and complex projects Experienced using project management and/or construction software Strong decision-making skills Good math skills; and familiar with DOT regulations and standards Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required 10+ years in heavy civil/site development supervision OR equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is preferred but not required Valid driver's license Ability to work in the Lakeland/Tampa area Why JDC? Competitive salary & benefits package Company vehicle & fuel card 401(k) with company match Medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid time off & holidays A company culture that values people, safety, and the community Projects that make a lasting impact across Central Florida At JDC, we promote a drug-free workplace environment and pride ourselves on being an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Jr. Davis Construction Company, Inc. is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively recruiting women and minorities for all open positions.

Requirements

Competent in reading and understanding civil construction plans, drawings, and specifications
Knowledge of project budgets and manage personnel and equipment efficiently
Experienced in scheduling, ordering, field supervision, safety management, quality control and budgeting of all phases of civil construction
Strong leadership and supervisory skills: assigning, directing and inspecting work, scheduling, rewarding or disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving conflicts on large and complex projects
Experienced using project management and/or construction software
Strong decision-making skills
Good math skills; and familiar with DOT regulations and standards
Excellent communication, organizational, supervisory and planning skills required
10+ years in heavy civil/site development supervision OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license
Ability to work in the Lakeland/Tampa area

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar field is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision and scheduling for grading, drainage, paving, structures, and other phases of civil site construction.
Oversee field personnel, daily/weekly schedules and overall operations
Planning and coordination of construction activities, including work with other company Superintendents and subcontractors
Coordinate equipment, trucks, and crews to maximize efficiency
Assist Engineers and Estimators as needed, and in the pursuit of new or additional work
Attend project related meetings to discuss progress and public impact
Manage on-site construction-related functions with regard to safety, budget and schedule
Display leadership to meet the company values and objectives
May assist with survey and field layout
Promote and enforce the company’s safety program so that company safety objectives are achieved