Superintendent Underground Utilities (Heavy Civil)

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for underground utility projects including water sewer storm drain and related civil scopes
• Direct and coordinate crews subcontractors and vendors to meet production goals
• Build and maintain daily/weekly work plans aligned with project schedule
• Ensure proper installation methods sequencing and productivity in line with company/customer standards
• Perform regular site walks to monitor progress quality and safety

• Drive project schedule execution in coordination with the Project Manager
• Identify and remove field constraints (labor materials access equipment)
• Track daily production and adjust resources to maintain progress
• Communicate schedule impacts early and propose solutions

• Understand project budgets and support field execution to meet cost targets
• Monitor labor equipment and material usage against budget
• Identify and communicate potential cost overruns or inefficiencies
• Support change order identification through field awareness

• Enforce company safety policies and regulatory requirements (OSHA local/state)
• Participate and ensure that daily jobsite safety meetings are held and ensure proper documentation is completed daily by each Crew Foreman
• Maintain a culture where safety is non-negotiable
• Immediately address unsafe conditions or behaviors

• Ensure all work meets contract requirements specifications and company standards
• Coordinate inspections and testing as required
• Prevent rework through proactive planning and oversight

• Partner closely with Project Managers on schedule cost and issue resolution
• Interface with inspectors general contractors and clients in the field
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear field updates
• Communicate effectively with internal teams (estimating accounting operations)

• Plan and coordinate manpower equipment and materials for each phase of work
• Ensure crews have what they need before work begins (no waiting on parts jobsites)
• Manage subcontractors to ensure alignment with project goals

• Direct oversight of field personnel including Foreman operators laborers and subcontractors
• Responsible for crew productivity performance and adherence to company standards
• Provide coaching and development to field team members

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

• Strong understanding of underground utility construction methods (trenching shoring pipe installation tie-ins etc.)
• Ability to read and interpret plans specifications and grade
• Proven ability to manage multiple moving pieces on an active jobsite
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to hold teams accountable
• Practical problem-solving mindset (field-first thinking)
• Clear and effective communication across field and office teams
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and best practices
• Minimum OSHA 30 Required
• Experience with HCSS Heavy Job or similar field reporting applications

• 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction with underground utility experience required
• Previous experience in a Superintendent or Foreman leadership role
• Experience working with General Contractors and municipal projects preferred
• Valid drivers license required
• OSHA 30 (preferred)

• Frequent presence on active construction job sites
• Exposure to varying weather conditions noise dust and heavy equipment
• Ability to walk uneven terrain climb in/out of trenches and inspect work areas
• Occasional lifting (50 pounds)
• Ability to work extended hours as project demands require