Civil Construction Superintendent

Northern Clearing Inc.; Mooresville (NC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil construction company is seeking a Civil Construction Superintendent to lead on-site operations for solar and substation projects. The role demands extensive knowledge in managing earthwork and utilities while ensuring OSHA compliance. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience, proficiency in project setups, and strong communication skills. Travel across the U.S. is required. This position offers an opportunity to lead high-stakes projects in an expanding field.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in civil construction supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA and safety compliance.
• Ability to manage subcontractors and direct field operations.

Responsibilities

• On-site leadership for various civil projects.
• Manage earthwork, utilities, and storm drainage.
• Ensure environmental controls and compliance.

Skills

Project setup, office, yard, equipment, personnel management

Reading and understanding environmental permits and drawings

Reading blueprints and CAD drawings

Using Trimble Business Center and Propeller Aero

Using Trimble GPS data collector

Material submittals

Mass excavation cut/fill operations

Installation of ponds, basins, storm drainage systems

Access road subgrade preparation

Compaction testing and geotechnical knowledge

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel and Software programs

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