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Utility Scale UG Trenching Superintendent
Job Location:
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 140000 - 200000
Yearly Salary:
Posted:
7 August 2026 (17 hours ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
4 November 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Join Our Team at R-2 Contractors!
R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced and motivated Utility-Scale Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations performing high-production trenching and underground conduit installation on utility-scale power renewable energy transmission and substation projects throughout the United States. This field leadership role is responsible for safely planning coordinating and overseeing all aspects of underground trenching operations 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 Underground Trenching Superintendent oversees day-to-day field operations including production planning crew leadership high-production trenching single-pass mechanical laying cable lay box operations underground conduit installation backfilling restoration 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 UG Trenching 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 underground trenching and conduit installation projects
Plan and coordinate manpower trenching equipment materials subcontractors and production schedules
Supervise Foremen equipment operators craft personnel subcontractors and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
Oversee high-production trenching single-pass mechanical laying cable lay box operations underground conduit installation bedding placement warning mesh installation backfilling restoration and quality control activities
Ensure underground infrastructure is installed safely accurately and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
Read and interpret project drawings specifications trench profiles utility layouts 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 trenchers rock saws cable lay box systems excavators loaders and support equipment
Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety quality 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 underground utility trenching heavy civil or utility-scale construction experience
Minimum 5 years of experience leading underground trenching operations as a
Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
Extensive knowledge of high-production trenching underground conduit installation single-pass mechanical laying trench safety bedding placement warning mesh installation backfilling restoration and utility-scale underground construction
Experience managing Tesmec trenchers Vermeer trenchers rock saws cable lay box systems excavators loaders GPS grade control systems and associated support equipment
Strong understanding of production planning operational scheduling equipment utilization quality control and project execution
Ability to read and interpret project drawings utility layouts trench profiles specifications 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 Underground Trenching Superintendent:
Builds high-performing field teams that consistently work safely and efficiently
Delivers underground trenching and conduit installation projects that meet or exceed project specifications production goals and quality expectations
Successfully leads high-production single-pass mechanical laying operations that improve safety productivity and project performance
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 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 Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations performing high-production trenching and underground conduit installation on utility-scale power renewable energy transmission and substation projects throughout the United States. This field leadership role is responsible for safely planning coordinating and overseeing all aspects of underground trenching operations 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 Underground Trenching Superintendent oversees day-to-day field operations including production planning crew leadership high-production trenching single-pass mechanical laying cable lay box operations underground conduit installation backfilling restoration 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 UG Trenching 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 underground trenching and conduit installation projects
Plan and coordinate manpower trenching equipment materials subcontractors and production schedules
Supervise Foremen equipment operators craft personnel subcontractors and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
Oversee high-production trenching single-pass mechanical laying cable lay box operations underground conduit installation bedding placement warning mesh installation backfilling restoration and quality control activities
Ensure underground infrastructure is installed safely accurately and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
Read and interpret project drawings specifications trench profiles utility layouts 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 trenchers rock saws cable lay box systems excavators loaders and support equipment
Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety quality 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 underground utility trenching heavy civil or utility-scale construction experience
Minimum 5 years of experience leading underground trenching operations as a
Superintendent or Senior Superintendent
Extensive knowledge of high-production trenching underground conduit installation single-pass mechanical laying trench safety bedding placement warning mesh installation backfilling restoration and utility-scale underground construction
Experience managing Tesmec trenchers Vermeer trenchers rock saws cable lay box systems excavators loaders GPS grade control systems and associated support equipment
Strong understanding of production planning operational scheduling equipment utilization quality control and project execution
Ability to read and interpret project drawings utility layouts trench profiles specifications 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 Underground Trenching Superintendent:
Builds high-performing field teams that consistently work safely and efficiently
Delivers underground trenching and conduit installation projects that meet or exceed project specifications production goals and quality expectations
Successfully leads high-production single-pass mechanical laying operations that improve safety productivity and project performance
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 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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