Assistant Superintendent Utility Division

ApplicantPool; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Contractors in North Carolina is seeking a detail‑oriented construction professional to support the Superintendent and Project Manager on commercial, residential, and infrastructure projects. You will help plan, schedule, coordinate utilities, manage traffic, and track quantities and pay requests.

You must stay organized, communicate clearly, and uphold safety and quality standards while coordinating with owners, engineers, subcontractors, and local authorities.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of experience in water, force main, sanitary sewer, or storm drainage construction.
• Preferred OSHA Supervisor Training, Trenching and Excavation Competent Person, Rigging, Qualified Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor, Flagger Certification, and First Aid/CPR.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example while maintaining professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity.
• Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, utility coordination, traffic control, subcontractor scheduling, material and equipment coordination, inspections, utility conflict resolution, quantity tracking, pay requests, and as-built drawings.
• Maintain project documentation, coordinate with owners, engineers, utility companies, NCDOT, subcontractors, and local authorities, ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, support the training of team members, and stay current with industry best practices.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Relationship-building

Job description

Sanford Contractors has provided construction services throughout North Carolina since 1969 for commercial, residential, industrial, municipal, and state projects. As a family-owned company, we are committed to quality, safety, and the team members who make our success possible. Team members must be organized, able to prioritize work, pay close attention to detail, and consistently represent Sanford Contractors in a professional manner.

Core Competencies

Strong organizational, communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills are required. Team members must exercise sound judgment and discretion, work effectively with others, interpret plans, specifications, and regulations, perform calculations and data entry accurately, determine best value, and compute grades, quantities, areas, and volumes.

Core Duties

Lead by example while maintaining professionalism, dependability, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Assist the Superintendent and Project Manager with project planning, scheduling, utility coordination, traffic control, subcontractor scheduling, material and equipment coordination, inspections, utility conflict resolution, quantity tracking, pay requests, and as-built drawings. Maintain project documentation, coordinate with owners, engineers, utility companies, NCDOT, subcontractors, and local authorities, ensure tools and equipment are properly maintained, support the training of team members, and stay current with industry best practices.

Education, Training & Certifications

Preferred qualifications include 1-3+ years of experience in water, force main, sanitary sewer, or storm drainage construction. Preferred certifications include OSHA Supervisor Training, Trenching and Excavation Competent Person, Rigging, Qualified Work Zone Traffic Control Supervisor, Flagger Certification, and First Aid/CPR.

Sanford Contractors is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.