Commercial Construction Civil Site Superintendent Orlando

About

At MEC General Contractors were proud to be a third-generation family-owned company with a legacy built on trust innovation and dedication for over 50 years. With offices in Melbourne and Orlando Florida and Dallas Texas were strategically growing while staying true to our roots. Our core valuesFamily Engineering Minded and Passionguide everything we do from the way we build projects to how we treat our team. At MEC we believe in empowering our employees fostering a culture where your voice matters your ideas are valued and your growth is supported. Join us as we continue to shape communities and build a future we can all be proud of.

Job Description

MEC General Contractors is looking for a Sitework Superintendent. This role is entirely site-phase focused you will not be asked to manage building trades. Your domain is everything from initial site mobilization through rough grading underground utilities paving and site concrete handing off a complete inspection-ready site package to the building team. You will work directly with civil subs self-perform crews where applicable and the Project Manager to keep the site phase on schedule and on budget.

Responsibilities:

• Site mobilization temporary facilities erosion control access roads fencing and safety setup before any work begins
• Mass grading and fine grading operations including cut/fill sequencing compaction testing coordination and subgrade prep
• Underground utility installation: sanitary sewer storm drainage water mains fire lines and dry utilities coordinating with inspectors and utility owners throughout
• Stormwater management and SWPPP compliance maintaining BMPs conducting site inspections and keeping the site in compliance throughout construction
• Coordinating survey layout and grade checks with the site survey crew to ensure work is built to plan
• Site concrete: curb and gutter sidewalks pads and flatwork managing placement finishing and curing to spec
• Subbase preparation paving operations and asphalt coordination through final lift
• Managing civil subcontractors and equipment operators day-to-day directing work tracking production and holding trade foremen accountable
• Daily logs with manpower counts equipment on site work performed weather and inspection results
• Coordinating city/county inspections for underground utility phases and obtaining all required sign-offs before backfill
• Tracking material deliveries pipe stone concrete geotextile and managing laydown areas to keep the site moving efficiently
• Handing off a clean complete site to the building superintendent: final grades confirmed utilities accepted paving complete as-builts initiated

Qualifications & Skills:

• 10 years running sitework on commercial construction projects not residential grading not highway work but commercial site packages from mobilization through paving
• Direct experience managing earthwork contractors utility subs and equipment operators simultaneously on active sites
• Track record of getting underground utility phases inspected and accepted on schedule you know what inspectors look for and you dont bury pipe that isnt ready
• Experience reading civil construction drawings grading plans utility profiles and paving sections and catching conflicts in the office before they show up in the field
• Proficient in Procore for daily logs photo documentation and inspection tracking
• Preferred: experience on commercial retail restaurant or multi-building campus site packages in Florida or the Southeast. Familiarity with FDEP permit conditions and SJRWMD/SWFWMD compliance is a plus.

Technical knowledge:

• Solid understanding of earthwork means and methods: cut/fill balance compaction requirements lift thicknesses and moisture conditioning
• Working knowledge of gravity flow drainage systems pipe sizing invert elevations manhole installation and outfall requirements
• Familiarity with pressure systems: water main installation thrust blocking pressure testing and bacteriological clearance procedures
• Understanding of FDOT and local agency paving specifications base course requirements and asphalt compaction standards
• SWPPP compliance experience maintaining inspection logs correcting deficiencies and managing erosion control through site phases
• Ability to use a grade rod and work alongside survey crews; comfortable verifying grades in the field against plan elevations

Safety & compliance:

• OSHA 30 required; Trenching and Excavation Competent Person certification strongly preferred
• Experience managing confined space entry protocols for manhole and vault work
• Familiar with one-call (811) procedures utility locate requirements and safe excavation practices near existing utilities

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Floating Holiday
• Company Phone or Personal Phone Reimbursement
• iPad
• Branded Apparel Reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Drivers License (required)

Work Location: In person

M.E. Construction Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. MEC utilizes work authorization (Required)