Utility/Underground Pipe Superintendent

Ames Construction • Burnsville, MN

1d • $36 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

The Utility/Underground Pipe Superintendent plans, directs, and oversees field operations for underground utility construction on heavy civil and highway projects. The role leads foremen, pipe crews, operators, and subcontractors installing storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, structures, and related utility systems. It ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The Superintendent serves as a liaison among field operations, project management, clients, and other stakeholders, while fostering a strong safety culture and developing high-performing teams.

This is a travel position involving extended assignments at active construction projects throughout the Central Region. Assignments may require temporarily relocating to project areas and working away from home for prolonged periods. Project locations, durations, and assignments may change based on workload and project demands.

Work is primarily on active construction sites, including highways, roadways, and heavy civil infrastructure projects. The role involves exposure to outdoor weather and construction hazards, interaction with heavy equipment, moving machinery, and traffic, and mandatory use of personal protective equipment. The position may require extended hours, early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of underground utility, heavy civil, or highway construction experience.
• At least 5 years of experience in a Foreman, General Foreman, Superintendent, or comparable field leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of underground utility construction, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, excavation, trenching, grading, and utility installation methods.
• Comprehensive understanding of OSHA regulations, trench safety requirements, utility locating procedures, and excavation best practices.
• Strong knowledge of construction means and methods, project sequencing, scheduling, and cost control principles.
• Proven ability to lead and manage multiple crews, subcontractors, and field personnel across large-scale projects.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude and strong leadership and motivational abilities.
• Effective time-management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Willingness and ability to temporarily relocate to project areas and work away from home for prolonged durations.
• Flexibility to accommodate changing project assignments, durations, and locations.
• Ability to walk, stand, climb, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds in a construction environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays as project schedules require.
• Adherence to job-site safety protocols and use of required personal protective equipment.

Responsibilities

• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure safety policies, procedures, and best practices are followed.
• Lead, manage, and develop utility foremen, pipe crews, operators, and field personnel.
• Plan and coordinate underground utility construction, including storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, structures, and related infrastructure.
• Oversee daily field operations to ensure work is safe, efficient, and in accordance with project schedules.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, subcontractors, materials, and deliveries to maximize productivity and minimize delays.
• Conduct pre-task planning meetings and ensure daily safety meetings are completed.
• Monitor trench safety, excavation, utility locating, dewatering, and shoring for compliance with OSHA requirements and company standards.
• Collaborate with Project Managers, Project Engineers, Surveyors, Safety Professionals, subcontractors, owners, and other trades to maintain progress and resolve issues.
• Develop and execute work plans covering manpower forecasting, scheduling, equipment utilization, and material procurement.
• Monitor production, quantities, budgets, and cost performance, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Track and report daily production quantities, labor hours, equipment utilization, and material usage.
• Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, constructability concerns, utility conflicts, resource shortages, and project risks.
• Inspect ongoing and completed work for compliance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and client expectations.
• Maintain project documentation, including daily reports, timecards, production tracking, safety documentation, and project logs.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop field personnel to strengthen workforce capabilities and succession planning.
• Promote a positive team environment and the values, culture, and standards of Ames Construction.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage through a Local Union Health Fund.
• Employer contributions to a Pension Fund and Annuity Fund per the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Project-based overtime, shift differential, per diem/subsistence, and travel eligibility.
• Mental health benefits.
• Virtual physical therapy benefits.

What This Job Offers

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