Position: Heavy Civil Project Superintendent
Employment Type: Full-time
GPAC is partnering with a leading construction contractor searching for a talented and experienced Heavy Civil Project Superintendent to spearhead complex site development, utility, and water/wastewater infrastructure projects. This pivotal leadership role is essential for ensuring safety, quality, efficiency, and timely completion of heavy civil projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all field operations for heavy civil site development projects with a primary focus on water, wastewater, pump stations, water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, and large-scale utilities.
- Develop, refine, and manage project schedules, ensuring accurate two-week look-ahead forecasts.
- Interpret contract drawings, specifications, and mass excavation diagrams to effectively plan and execute earthmoving, grading, and site preparation operations.
- Coordinate with subcontractors, material vendors, and field crews to guarantee project milestones are achieved.
- Manage project costs, company resources, and daily production rates effectively.
- Enforce adherence to company safety policies, quality standards, and core values every day.
- Conduct weekly foreman meetings and develop daily crew assignments.
- Foster strong working relationships with owners, engineers, and inspectors.
- Ensure full regulatory compliance with OSHA, EPA, and local, state, and federal regulations.
- Create and manage comprehensive project documentation, including daily reports, quantity tracking, and as-builts.
- Assist estimating with production rates, manpower, and equipment requirements during the bidding process.
Qualifications & Experience (Required)
- Minimum 10+ years of significant supervisory experience in heavy civil construction projects.
- A solid background in water, wastewater, utilities, and heavy civil site development is essential.
- Proven expertise in managing mass excavation, grading, earthwork, storm drainage, water mains, sanitary sewers, and pump stations.
- Ability to read and interpret complex civil drawings, specifications, and excavation diagrams.
- Experience in managing large crews and multiple subcontractors on high-value projects (preferably over $10M).
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
- A valid driver's license and a readiness to travel extensively to project sites.
Preferred
- A degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management.
- Experience with water/wastewater construction projects.
- Proficiency with heavy equipment production (dozers, excavators, loaders, scrapers, compactors).
- Familiarity with scheduling software such as Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project.
What Our Client Offers
- Competitive salary plus performance bonuses.
- 100% Employee-Owned (ESOP) structure.
- Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and 401(k).
- Company vehicle and fuel card provided.
- Per diem for travel expenses.
- A strong commitment to safety and employee development.
Apply Today!
To be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume to mark.jeffree@gogpac.com.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are highly competitive, client-focused, and recognize that our value lies in delivering the right solutions at the right time.