Civil/Grading Superintendent — Field Leadership & Safety

Blattner Energy, Inc.; Avon (MN); On-site; USD 111,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Per diem for meals and lodging

Company truck with fuel card

Rotational program with paid flights

HDHP insurance premiums paid

401(k) with company match

PTO

Vision & Dental Insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Blattner Energy, Inc. seeks a Lead Assistant Superintendent to direct self-perform civil and grading crews on heavy-construction projects in the Avon, MN area.

You will lead safety programs, coach foremen and crafts, and manage field risk while coordinating with the Site Manager to meet productivity and cost targets. The role requires 5+ years of supervision, strong QA/QC, and the ability to read specs/drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years supervising self-perform civil/grading crews (earthwork, grading, roads, drainage, foundations).
• Strong safety leadership (OSHA/site rules, JHAs, cranes/lifts, DOT/telehandlers, incident management).
• Proven field planning and cost/schedule control across labor, equipment, materials, and subs.
• QA/QC execution experience; ability to read specs/drawings and align work to the plan.
• Valid driver license with acceptable MVR
• 100% travel with rotations.

Responsibilities

• Lead Assistant Superintendents, Forepersons, craft, and subs; set direction and coach.
• Own field safety—enforce regulations, lead orientations/JHAs, manage lifts/DOT/telehandlers, and incidents.
• Plan/schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subs to hit productivity and cost targets.
• Track field cost/schedule vs. estimates; flag risks/variances and resolve issues quickly with the Site Manager.
• Drive quality to the Project Quality Plan and Blattner standards; set specs/craftsmanship expectations for craft and subcontractors.
• Partner with the Site Manager and other superintendents, support owner communications/negotiations.

Skills

Safety leadership

Field planning

Cost control

Reading specs/drawings

Owner-facing communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/engineering

Job description

Blattner Energy, Inc. seeks a Lead Assistant Superintendent to direct self-perform civil and grading crews on heavy-construction projects in the Avon, MN area.

You will lead safety programs, coach foremen and crafts, and manage field risk while coordinating with the Site Manager to meet productivity and cost targets. The role requires 5+ years of supervision, strong QA/QC, and the ability to read specs/drawings.