Civil Superintendent – Structures & Earthwork (Heavy Civil)

Summary

Looking for an experienced Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations for significant heavy civil construction projects focusing on structures, concrete, earthwork, grading, and major infrastructure enhancements.

The ideal candidate should have extensive experience managing intricate heavy civil construction activities, such as bridge structures, concrete structures, foundations, excavation, mass grading, embankments, utilities, and site development. This position calls for a strong field leader capable of managing crews, subcontractors, equipment, and daily operations while ensuring safe, efficient project delivery according to schedule and contract specifications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage daily field construction operations for large-scale heavy civil projects.
• Supervise construction activities including structures, concrete placement, earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development.
• Direct self-performed work crews, subcontractors, equipment operators, and field personnel.
• Plan and coordinate daily work to meet project milestones, schedules, and production goals.
• Ensure construction is safely completed in accordance with contract documents, drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Provide leadership for structural concrete operations, including foundations, bridge structures, retaining walls, box structures, and other concrete elements.
• Coordinate mass grading, excavation, embankment, soil placement, compaction, and site preparation activities.
• Review project plans, specifications, and drawings to offer technical direction and resolve field issues.
• Support project management with schedule development, work planning, site logistics, and construction sequencing.
• Coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Monitor labor productivity, equipment utilization, material usage, and project performance.
• Offer recommendations on construction methods, equipment selection, sequencing, and means and methods.
• Coordinate inspections, testing requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Maintain daily reports, production tracking, manpower records, and field documentation.
• Communicate effectively with Project Managers, owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Uphold project safety plans and promote a strong safety culture.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as assigned by project leadership.

Preferred Experience

We are looking for candidates with experience in managing:

• Heavy Civil Infrastructure Projects
• Bridge Construction
• Structural Concrete
• Concrete Foundations
• Retaining Walls
• Elevated Structures
• Grade Separations
• Mass Excavation
• Mass Grading
• Earthwork Operations
• Embankments and Soil Improvements
• Underground Utilities
• Highway and Transportation Projects
• Large Public Works Projects

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED required; equivalent construction experience accepted.
• 10+ years of experience as a Superintendent managing heavy civil construction projects.
• Experience leading projects valued at $200M+ preferred.
• Extensive knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, and field operations.
• Proven experience managing structural concrete and earthwork operations.
• Strong understanding of grading plans, structural drawings, specifications, and construction documents.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, craft labor, and equipment operations.
• Knowledge of public works, DOT, municipal, and government construction requirements preferred.
• Experience working with union labor and multiple trades preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Technical Skills

Experience with the following is preferred:

• Procore or similar construction management software
• Bluebeam
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• HCSS HeavyBid or similar construction software
• Project scheduling and production tracking tools

Certifications

Preferred:

• OSHA Safety Certifications
• First Aid / CPR Certification
• Construction safety training certifications

Work Environment

• Full-time position.
• Field-based role working on active heavy civil construction sites.
• Requires daily interaction with crews, subcontractors, and project stakeholders.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk active construction sites and inspect ongoing operations.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required onsite.
• Travel and extended project assignments may be required.

Opportunity

Join a team delivering some of the most challenging heavy civil infrastructure projects in California. This role provides the opportunity to lead large-scale structural concrete and earthwork operations, work with experienced construction professionals, and help build critical infrastructure that impacts communities for generations.