Utility Punch Out Superintendent

CARDINAL CIVIL CONTRACTING LLC•Charlotte, IA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cardinal Civil Contracting, a heavy civil and site development contractor and part of Cardinal Infrastructure Group, is hiring a Utility Punch Out Superintendent. The role leads utility punch crews responsible for repairs, inspection preparation, and closeout work following utility installation and paving. The superintendent directs, schedules, and oversees multiple crews across concurrent jobs, prepares water, sewer, and storm systems for municipal inspection walks, and manages repair, warranty, and time-and-materials work. The position supervises Utility Punch Out Foremen directly and punch operators and laborers indirectly. It is accountable for crew scheduling, training, performance feedback, discipline, and staffing recommendations. The superintendent works with project managers, inspectors, customers, and the Vac & Camera division to complete repairs, inspections, and final acceptance, while enforcing safety, quality, and applicable company and regulatory requirements. Work takes place on active and completed construction sites, including paved subdivisions and streets open to traffic. The role has early starts and standard weekday hours, with extended hours or occasional Saturdays when inspections, repairs, or warranty calls require. Regular site walking, climbing, and extended standing are required, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds. Required PPE is provided and must be worn.

Requirements

At least 8 years of hands-on underground utility construction experience involving water, sanitary sewer, and storm sewer.
At least 3 years leading crews as a foreman or superintendent.
Ability to diagnose utility problems in the field and determine appropriate repairs; management experience alone or unrelated heavy highway, grading, or electrical experience without pipe work does not satisfy this requirement.
Working knowledge of municipal inspection and acceptance processes, utility structures, valves, meter boxes, and service connections.
Ability to read and interpret civil plans, profiles, and municipal and utility specifications.
Experience scheduling multiple crews across several jobs, with strong organization and attention to detail.
Proficiency with email, Excel, and a smartphone or tablet for scheduling, photos, and daily reports.
High school diploma or GED, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
Strong work ethic, integrity, and honesty.
Ability to travel to job sites as required.
Commitment to job-site safety and quality workmanship.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading utility punch out, warranty, or service and repair crews.
Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Established relationships with municipal and utility inspectors in the market.
OSHA 30 certification and excavation competent person training.
Experience overseeing site development, utilities, earthwork, or roadway projects.
Familiarity with local and state construction regulations.
OSHA certification or equivalent safety training.

Responsibilities

Schedule, direct, and oversee multiple utility punch out crews, routing crews efficiently across multiple jobs.
Visit crews in the field daily, provide support, and verify work against plans, specifications, and company quality standards.
Assign repairs to punch crews or pipe crews according to the work's scope.
Support hiring, onboarding, and development of punch foremen and crews.
Prepare manholes, catch basins, valve boxes, and other utility features for inspector walks and correct issues beforehand.
Schedule crews to support municipal and utility inspection walks, record punch items, track them to completion, and coordinate re-inspections.
Coordinate with the Vac & Camera division on CCTV results and plan repairs for defects within punch scope.
Direct utility repairs, including work on meter boxes, valve boxes, manholes, and shallow sewer and storm pipe.
Manage contract, warranty, and time-and-materials work and ensure accurate daily records of labor, equipment, and materials.
Read civil plans and jurisdiction-specific utility specifications to ensure repairs meet local requirements.
Communicate with project managers, inspectors, and customers about punch status, inspection walks, and repair schedules.
Submit survey and staking requests according to company procedures.
Order materials and tools, track equipment sent to jobs, and arrange its return when work is complete.
Flag repair, warranty, and cost concerns to leadership early.
Model and enforce the company safety program, lead safety talks, enforce traffic control, and confirm trench protective systems and utility locates for excavations.
Comply with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable NCDOT, NCDEQ erosion control, and municipal utility requirements.
Supervise Utility Punch Out Foremen and indirectly supervise punch operators and laborers; handle scheduling, training, performance feedback, discipline, and staffing recommendations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.