Civil General Superintendent

EWI Recruitment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Civil General Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient delivery of major civil construction projects. You will oversee field operations from mobilisation through completion, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, plant, materials and labour to meet design specs and contractual requirements.

You will plan daily activities, allocate resources, monitor productivity, review construction methods, resolve site issues, and ensure quality, safety

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supervising large-scale civil construction projects.
• Experience in general superintendent or senior site management roles.
• Knowledge of infrastructure, roads, utilities, earthworks or major structures.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant trade, technical or tertiary qualification plus site safety credentials and driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily construction activities and allocate resources to meet programmes.
• Coordinate earthworks, drainage, utilities, pavements and structures.
• Review construction methodologies and resolve site issues promptly.
• Inspect works, monitor progress and report costs and safety metrics.
• Manage subcontractor performance and liaise with project teams and clients.
• Lead toolbox talks and enforce safe work practices on active sites.

Skills

Leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Health & safety

Quality control

Education

Trade/Technical/Tertiary qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Civil General Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of major civil construction projects. The successful candidate will oversee field operations from mobilisation through completion, coordinating supervisors, subcontractors, suppliers, plant, materials, and labour to ensure works are delivered in accordance with approved designs, specifications, programmes, and contractual requirements.

Key responsibilities will include planning and managing daily construction activities; allocating resources and monitoring productivity; coordinating earthworks, drainage, utilities, concrete, pavements, structures, and associated civil works; and ensuring interfaces between trades and project teams are effectively managed. You will review construction methodologies, resolve site issues, monitor progress against programme, and contribute to short- and medium-term planning. The role will also require regular inspections to maintain quality standards, accurate reporting of progress and costs, effective management of subcontractor performance, and close collaboration with project managers, engineers, consultants, and client representatives. A strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements is essential, including leading toolbox meetings, enforcing safe work practices, and addressing risks promptly.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising large-scale civil construction projects in a general superintendent, construction superintendent, or senior site management role. Relevant experience across infrastructure, roads, utilities, earthworks, or major structures will be highly regarded. You will need strong knowledge of construction methods, sequencing, temporary works, quality assurance, environmental controls, and applicable legislation and standards. Excellent leadership, communication, organisation, and problem-solving skills are required, together with the ability to make sound decisions in a demanding site environment. A relevant trade, technical, or tertiary qualification, along with appropriate site-based safety credentials and a current driver’s licence, is preferred. The role may involve working across active construction sites and requires flexibility to meet project demands.