Civil Construction Field Superintendent

Global Contracting Group; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Contracting Group, LLC in Wildwood, Florida, is seeking a Civil Construction Field Superintendent to lead field operations on heavy civil projects across the Southeast. You will coordinate subcontractors, optimize manpower and equipment usage, and enforce safety protocols while maintaining strict quality standards.

The role requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in heavy civil projects, OSHA certification, and proficiency with Procore, HCSS Field, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of supervisory experience specifically within heavy civil, highway, infrastructure, or site development projects.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is a plus.
• Background: Proven track record supervising multi-disciplinary crews and managing subcontractor relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise core civil activities including heavy excavation, grading, underground utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, fire lines), paving, roadway construction, and structural concrete placement.
• Manage on-site logistics, staging areas, temporary facilities, and material deliveries.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, scheduling their sequences to maximize productivity and eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain detailed daily field logs, tracking weather impacts, manpower, material deliveries, and physical progress.
• Build look-ahead schedules (e.g., 3-day or 6-week make-ready layouts) to forecast field sequencing and material procurement needs.
• Identify schedule impacts or delays early and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Review civil blueprints, engineering drawings, and RFIs to identify layout conflicts prior to execution.
• Lead daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and site inspections.
• Enforce strict OSHA compliance, company safety policies, and correct utilization of PPE.
• Manage environmental compliance, including erosion control measures and stormwater management practices.
• Document and investigate any on-site safety incidents or near-misses
• Verify workmanship against project plans, structural specifications, and state/local building codes.
• Coordinate testing and inspections with local jurisdictions, surveyors, and third-party agencies.
• Drive punch-list completion and manage final client/municipality project closeout activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety management

Project coordination

Team supervision

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or Civil Engineering degree

Tools

Procore

HCSS Field

Autodesk Construction Cloud

GPS machine control (Topcon/Trimble)

Job description

Global Contracting Group, LLC is looking for a Civil Construction Field Superintendent. Global Contracting Group, LLC is a large-scale earth-moving and civil construction company headquartered in Wildwood, Florida. Founded in 2010, the company operates across the southeastern United States, specializing in large-scale excavation projects, site development, mining operations, and golf course construction.

Core Services & Specializations:

Global Contracting Group, LLC is a licensed contractor in over 10 southeastern states, managing heavy civil projects from inception to completion:

• Mining Operations & Overburden Removal: GCG handles large-scale earth-moving for major mining clients, including removing topsoil/overburden and directly mining materials such as clay and aggregates.
• Golf Course Construction & Maintenance: Specialized development, shaping, and long-term upkeep of golf courses across the region.
• Site & Civil Development: Full site preparation, concrete infrastructure work, project management, and land grading for commercial and industrial use.

Operational Footprint.

While headquartered in Wildwood, GCG’s field service teams and heavy equipment operators travel extensively throughout the Southeast to support regional infrastructure. Notable long-term operations include clay mining and logistics for EP Engineered Clays from Aberdeen to Jackson, Mississippi, alongside mining services for industrial giants like CEMEX USA, Titan America, and Mosaic, as well as golf course construction and maintenance for the Villages in Central Florida.

The Field Superintendent manages all field operations, coordinates subcontractors, optimizes labor and heavy equipment usage, and strictly enforces safety protocols. This professional works directly with Project Managers, field engineers, and inspectors to resolve constructability challenges and deliver structural projects within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

Daily Site Operations & Coordination.

• Supervise core civil activities including heavy excavation, grading, underground utilities (water, sewer, stormwater, fire lines), paving, roadway construction, and structural concrete placement.
• Manage on-site logistics, staging areas, temporary facilities, and material deliveries.
• Coordinate subcontractors and vendors, scheduling their sequences to maximize productivity and eliminate workflow bottlenecks.
• Maintain detailed daily field logs, tracking weather impacts, manpower, material deliveries, and physical progress.

Project Scheduling & Flow.

• Build look-ahead schedules (e.g., 3-day or 6-week make-ready layouts) to forecast field sequencing and material procurement needs.
• Identify schedule impacts or delays early and implement immediate corrective actions.
• Review civil blueprints, engineering drawings, and RFIs to identify layout conflicts prior to execution.

Safety & Regulatory Compliance.

• Lead daily safety meetings (toolbox talks) and site inspections.
• Enforce strict OSHA compliance, company safety policies, and correct utilization of PPE.
• Manage environmental compliance, including erosion control measures and stormwater management practices.
• Document and investigate any on-site safety incidents or near-misses

Quality Control.

• Verify workmanship against project plans, structural specifications, and state/local building codes.
• Coordinate testing and inspections with local jurisdictions, surveyors, and third-party agencies.
• Drive punch-list completion and manage final client/municipality project closeout activities.

Job Qualifications & Requirements:

Education & Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of supervisory experience specifically within heavy civil, highway, infrastructure, or site development projects.
• Education: High school diploma or GED required; a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering is a plus.

Background: Proven track record supervising multi-disciplinary crews and managing subcontractor relationships.

Certifications & Technical Skills:

• Mandatory: Active OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Certification.
• Software Competency: Experience tracking data through construction management programs like Procore, HCSS Field, or Autodesk Construction Cloud.
• Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with GPS machine control technology (e.g., Topcon or Trimble) and standard field surveying layout methods is highly preferred.
• Licensing: Valid driver's license to operate company-provided service vehicles.

Physical & Soft Skills:

• Leadership: Exceptional communication skills to direct crew tasks, de-escalate sub disputes, and interface with owners/engineers.
• Physical Stamina: Ability to stand, walk rugged terrain, lift up to 50 lbs., and work outdoors in fluctuating weather conditions for extended hours.