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Utility Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent
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Posted:
7 August 2026 (30+ days ago)
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Application Deadline:
18 November 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
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R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced and motivated Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations performing earthwork grading excavation and site development on utility-scale power renewable energy transmission battery energy storage (BESS) and substation projects throughout the United States. This field leadership role is responsible for safely planning coordinating and overseeing all aspects of heavy civil construction while delivering exceptional quality developing field leaders and ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and on schedule.
Working closely with Project Managers and Operations Leadership the Heavy Civil Superintendent oversees day-to-day field operations including production planning crew leadership mass earthwork grading excavation drainage installation GPS machine control erosion and sediment control quality control scheduling equipment utilization and customer coordination. Success in this role is measured by the ability to build high-performing teams consistently deliver quality work maintain a safe jobsite and exemplify the R-2 standard of excellence.
Position: Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent
Location: Nationwide Project sites
Travel Requirements:
This is a field-based position requiring 100% travel to active project sites throughout the United States
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands
Salary: $140-200k
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all field operations for utility-scale heavy civil construction projects
Plan and coordinate manpower heavy equipment materials subcontractors and production schedules
Supervise Foremen equipment operators craft personnel subcontractors and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
Oversee mass grading excavation site development drainage systems erosion and sediment control access roads and civil infrastructure installation
Ensure all work is completed safely accurately and in accordance with project specifications quality standards and production goals
Read and interpret grading plans civil drawings specifications GPS models and construction documents
Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers customers inspectors survey crews subcontractors suppliers and utility representatives
Monitor production manpower equipment utilization budgets schedules and overall project performance
Oversee the efficient utilization of GPS machine control technology and heavy earthmoving equipment
Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety quality schedule and production
Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching mentorship accountability and leadership by example
Maintain complete project documentation daily reports production tracking quality records and inspection documentation
Foster a culture centered on safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement
Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience including utility-scale power renewable energy BESS substation or large infrastructure projects
Minimum 5 years of experience leading heavy civil operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
Extensive knowledge of mass grading earthwork excavation site development drainage systems erosion and sediment control and utility-scale civil construction
Experience managing scrapers dozers excavators motor graders haul trucks compactors loaders water trucks GPS machine control systems and associated heavy equipment
Strong understanding of production planning operational scheduling equipment utilization quality control surveying and project execution
Ability to read and interpret grading plans civil drawings specifications GPS models and construction documents
Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining productivity quality and safety
Excellent leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to build strong working relationships with Project Managers customers inspectors subcontractors suppliers and field personnel
Demonstrated commitment to safety accountability quality workmanship and operational excellence
Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check
What Success Looks Like:
The successful Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent:
Builds high-performing field teams that consistently work safely and efficiently
Delivers utility-scale heavy civil projects that meet or exceed project specifications production goals and quality expectations
Develops strong Foremen and future Superintendents
Earns the trust and confidence of customers inspectors and project leadership through reliable execution
Plans ahead communicates proactively and resolves challenges before they impact production
Strengthens R-2 through continuous improvement in safety quality productivity equipment utilization and leadership development
Our Leadership Philosophy:
At R-2 Contractors technical expertise may open the doorbut leadership is defined by how you develop people build teams and live our Core Values.
Our leaders are expected to:
Lead with integrity humility professionalism and accountability
Put the safety and success of their people first
Coach mentor and develop future leaders
Build trust through consistent execution and open communication
Foster teamwork while empowering others to grow
Hold themselves and others accountable to the highest standards
Protect and strengthen the culture that makes R-2 different
Leave their team stronger than they found it
The R-2 Core Values
PRIDE We take ownership of our work our people our equipment and our reputation. Every project reflects the pride we have in our craft.
Do Whats Right
Put Your Name On It
Never Accept Mediocrity
I Am R-2
Grow or Die
GRIT We embrace challenges solve problems overcome adversity and never allow obstacles to define our success.
Dig Deep and Grind It Out
Give It Your All
Do What It Takes
Dedication
OWN IT! We dont make excuses or point fingers. We own the outcome communicate early solve problems and continually improve ourselves and our teams.
Do What You Say
Be Accountable
If You Aint First Youre Last
Accept Criticism
Own Your Position
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Paid Holidays
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (company funded plans available for the entire family)
401(k) with 3% company match
5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus
Ready to Join Our Team
If youre ready to lead utility-scale concrete crews develop exceptional field personnel and help build some of the nations most critical power infrastructure projects wed love to hear from you.
At R-2 Contractors we dont simply place concretewe build infrastructure develop leaders strengthen teams and create a culture that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence.
Apply today and help us build whats next.
R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced and motivated Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations performing earthwork grading excavation and site development on utility-scale power renewable energy transmission battery energy storage (BESS) and substation projects throughout the United States. This field leadership role is responsible for safely planning coordinating and overseeing all aspects of heavy civil construction while delivering exceptional quality developing field leaders and ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and on schedule.
Working closely with Project Managers and Operations Leadership the Heavy Civil Superintendent oversees day-to-day field operations including production planning crew leadership mass earthwork grading excavation drainage installation GPS machine control erosion and sediment control quality control scheduling equipment utilization and customer coordination. Success in this role is measured by the ability to build high-performing teams consistently deliver quality work maintain a safe jobsite and exemplify the R-2 standard of excellence.
Position: Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent
Location: Nationwide Project sites
Travel Requirements:
This is a field-based position requiring 100% travel to active project sites throughout the United States
Candidates must be willing to travel extensively and work extended schedules as required to support project demands
Salary: $140-200k
Key Responsibilities:
Lead all field operations for utility-scale heavy civil construction projects
Plan and coordinate manpower heavy equipment materials subcontractors and production schedules
Supervise Foremen equipment operators craft personnel subcontractors and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
Oversee mass grading excavation site development drainage systems erosion and sediment control access roads and civil infrastructure installation
Ensure all work is completed safely accurately and in accordance with project specifications quality standards and production goals
Read and interpret grading plans civil drawings specifications GPS models and construction documents
Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers customers inspectors survey crews subcontractors suppliers and utility representatives
Monitor production manpower equipment utilization budgets schedules and overall project performance
Oversee the efficient utilization of GPS machine control technology and heavy earthmoving equipment
Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety quality schedule and production
Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching mentorship accountability and leadership by example
Maintain complete project documentation daily reports production tracking quality records and inspection documentation
Foster a culture centered on safety accountability teamwork and continuous improvement
Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day
Requirements:
Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience including utility-scale power renewable energy BESS substation or large infrastructure projects
Minimum 5 years of experience leading heavy civil operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
Extensive knowledge of mass grading earthwork excavation site development drainage systems erosion and sediment control and utility-scale civil construction
Experience managing scrapers dozers excavators motor graders haul trucks compactors loaders water trucks GPS machine control systems and associated heavy equipment
Strong understanding of production planning operational scheduling equipment utilization quality control surveying and project execution
Ability to read and interpret grading plans civil drawings specifications GPS models and construction documents
Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining productivity quality and safety
Excellent leadership organizational communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to build strong working relationships with Project Managers customers inspectors subcontractors suppliers and field personnel
Demonstrated commitment to safety accountability quality workmanship and operational excellence
Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require
Valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record
Ability to successfully complete pre-employment drug screening and background check
What Success Looks Like:
The successful Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent:
Builds high-performing field teams that consistently work safely and efficiently
Delivers utility-scale heavy civil projects that meet or exceed project specifications production goals and quality expectations
Develops strong Foremen and future Superintendents
Earns the trust and confidence of customers inspectors and project leadership through reliable execution
Plans ahead communicates proactively and resolves challenges before they impact production
Strengthens R-2 through continuous improvement in safety quality productivity equipment utilization and leadership development
Our Leadership Philosophy:
At R-2 Contractors technical expertise may open the doorbut leadership is defined by how you develop people build teams and live our Core Values.
Our leaders are expected to:
Lead with integrity humility professionalism and accountability
Put the safety and success of their people first
Coach mentor and develop future leaders
Build trust through consistent execution and open communication
Foster teamwork while empowering others to grow
Hold themselves and others accountable to the highest standards
Protect and strengthen the culture that makes R-2 different
Leave their team stronger than they found it
The R-2 Core Values
PRIDE We take ownership of our work our people our equipment and our reputation. Every project reflects the pride we have in our craft.
Do Whats Right
Put Your Name On It
Never Accept Mediocrity
I Am R-2
Grow or Die
GRIT We embrace challenges solve problems overcome adversity and never allow obstacles to define our success.
Dig Deep and Grind It Out
Give It Your All
Do What It Takes
Dedication
OWN IT! We dont make excuses or point fingers. We own the outcome communicate early solve problems and continually improve ourselves and our teams.
Do What You Say
Be Accountable
If You Aint First Youre Last
Accept Criticism
Own Your Position
Benefits:
Paid Time Off (PTO)/Paid Holidays
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance (company funded plans available for the entire family)
401(k) with 3% company match
5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus
Ready to Join Our Team
If youre ready to lead utility-scale concrete crews develop exceptional field personnel and help build some of the nations most critical power infrastructure projects wed love to hear from you.
At R-2 Contractors we dont simply place concretewe build infrastructure develop leaders strengthen teams and create a culture that refuses to settle for anything less than excellence.
Apply today and help us build whats next.
R-2 Contractors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
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