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 driver’s 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