Working Superintendent – Electrical Infrastructure / Concrete Foundations

Trueline•Boulder, CO

17d•Onsite

About The Position

An established specialty construction contractor supporting electrical infrastructure projects throughout the central and western United States is seeking a hands-on Working Superintendent to lead traveling field crews. The role oversees concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure, managing work from mobilization through completion. The superintendent coordinates crews, equipment, materials, and jobsite resources; interprets engineered drawings; and helps ensure safe, efficient production, quality workmanship, and schedule progress. The position involves directing crews typically comprising approximately 5–10 employees, with occasional responsibility for larger operations, and stepping in to perform construction work when needed. Extensive travel and extended periods on the road are required, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs. The company describes itself as privately owned and offers consistent multi-state projects, company-provided lodging and equipment, and a team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and long-term relationships.

Requirements

Strong field experience in concrete foundations, drilled piers, drilled shafts, heavy civil construction, or closely related specialty foundation work.
Proven ability to independently lead construction crews and execute projects.
Ability to read engineered drawings and manage construction directly from plans.
Working knowledge of drilled pier installation and structural concrete foundation construction.
Experience coordinating field labor, equipment, materials, production, safety, and quality.
Willingness to work hands-on alongside the crew when necessary.
Comfort working outdoors in challenging weather and construction conditions.
Willingness and ability to travel extensively and remain on the road for extended periods, with home visits generally coordinated around project needs.
Valid driver's license and ability to satisfy applicable pre-employment screening requirements.
Strong communication, leadership, accountability, and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

Approximately 5–7+ years of relevant field construction experience; highly capable candidates with less experience will be considered.
Experience building drilled pier foundations for substations, switchyards, or transmission infrastructure.
Experience with slurry drilling, rock drilling, and temporary or permanent casing.
Experience working in challenging soil and ground conditions.
Background managing multiple crews or larger foundation projects.
Class A CDL with air brake qualification.
Experience as a Concrete Superintendent, Drilling Superintendent, Foundation Superintendent, or senior field foreman.
Established relationships with skilled foundation crews or foremen.

Responsibilities

Lead concrete foundation projects for electrical substations, switchyards, transmission facilities, and related infrastructure.
Manage projects from initial mobilization through completion, including crews, equipment, materials, and daily production.
Interpret engineered drawings and turn construction plans into safe, efficient field operations.
Oversee drilled piers, structural foundations, concrete pads, and related installation work.
Direct field crews of approximately 5–10 employees and, at times, larger operations.
Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, and jobsite resources to keep work moving.
Monitor construction quality, safety practices, production schedules, and project progress.
Work with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and company leadership to resolve field issues.
Lead jobsite meetings and communicate schedule updates, resource needs, and project challenges.
Assist crews with hands-on construction work when needed.
Maintain accountability for workmanship, safety, equipment, and jobsite performance.
Travel to projects throughout the central and western United States.

Benefits

Starting compensation generally ranging from $45–$55+ per hour, depending on experience.
Significant overtime opportunities; weekly schedules commonly around 55–60 hours.
Company-paid lodging while traveling.
Additional $50 per day per diem when using company-provided lodging.
Alternative camper/RV allowance arrangements for qualifying employees.
Company pickup truck and job-related equipment.
Health insurance with the company paying approximately 80% of individual premiums.
Retirement plan with company contribution or match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms.
Seven paid holidays plus an additional company-observed holiday.
Paid vacation based on tenure.
Annual discretionary bonus opportunities.
Potential additional performance incentives and negotiated sign-on assistance for qualifying hires.
Consistent project opportunities across multiple states.
No relocation to company headquarters required.