Civil Construction Superintendent

Northern Clearing Inc.; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Civil Construction Superintendent to manage on-site operations across the U.S. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of experience, ensuring safety compliance and managing subcontractors effectively. Responsibilities include overseeing earthwork and storm drainage for various civil projects. Strong leadership and communication skills are required. This position involves significant travel. Competitive compensation is available.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience as a Civil Construction Superintendent.
• Strong leadership and management abilities.
• Ability to ensure OSHA and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations and manage subcontractors.
• Oversee earthwork, utilities, and storm drainage.
• Track and monitor project production and budget.

Skills

Project setup

Understanding environmental permits

Reading blueprints and CAD drawings

Trimble Business Center proficiency

Using Trimble GPS

Mass excavation operations

Installation of drainage structures

Communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Job description

Civil Construction Superintendent

Northern Clearing Inc. is currently seeking a Civil Construction Superintendent to join our team.

The Civil Construction Superintendent will be responsible for duties including on‑site leadership, managing earthwork, utilities, storm drainage to include environmental controls and grading for solar, BESS and substation civil projects. The right candidate will have the knowledge and ability to ensure OSHA and company safety compliance, manage subcontractors, and direct field operations with 15+ years of experience in performing this position.

This position will require travel across the U.S.

Primary Focus:

• Experience and proficiency in Project setup, office, yard, equipment, personnel (union) at project location
• Operations plan and scheduling for project
• Experience and proficiency in reading and understanding all environmental permits and drawings
• Experience and proficiency in reading blueprints and CAD drawings
• Ability to use Trimble Business Center and Propeller Aero for modeling, cut/fill calcs and drone flight data upload and processing
• Experience and proficiency in using Trimble GPS data collector for field data collection and calibration of site to include base station setup, use of repeaters and uploading of GPS machine control data files
• Experience and proficiency in material submittals
• Experience and proficiency in mass excavation cut/fill operations and equipment management for high production projects to include topsoil stripping, stockpiling, reinstatement, rock excavation, classified and unclassified over excavation and backfill
• Knowledge and experience for installation of all types of ponds, basins, storm drainage pipe, outfall structures, trash racks, cut off trenches, anti-seep collars, skimmers, baffles and end treatments for piping to include spillway construction.
• Installation of roadway culvert crossings
• Knowledge of geotextile fabrics, geogrids and Geoweb for underlayment
• Access road subgrade preparation (lime, cement stabilization and moisture conditioning)
• Understanding and knowledge of all environmental controls, installation and maintenance to include permanent and temporary stabilization
• Understanding and knowledge of compaction testing, sieve analysis reports and geotechnical reports
• Tracking and monitoring production in real time in coordination with project management to include project budget
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate well via email and multiple types of correspondence.
• Knowledge of Xcel and Microsoft Software programs.

More about the Job:

• The office location is to be determined and will require travel.
• More specific information will be discussed with potential candidates during the interview process.
• For more information about Northern Clearing Inc. visit our website at northernclearing.com