Civil Site Superintendent / PM (Substation Project)

PRC Resources; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Civil/Dirt Site Superintendent in Oklahoma to supervise field operations for a large-scale substation pad project. You will lead a team of over 20 personnel, managing daily production and ensuring all activities meet strict quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in civil construction, a strong understanding of site development, and excellent leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary range from $90,000 to $120,000 annually, reflecting the project's duration of 8-12 months.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil/dirt construction, site development, or heavy earthwork.
• Experience managing large field crews (20+ personnel).
• Strong understanding of grading, compaction, trenching, and drainage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all on-site construction activities for a substation pad.
• Coordinate daily work plans and oversee subcontractors.
• Maintain production goals and ensure quality compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Job-site safety

Tools

GPS machine control

Survey tools

Job description

Base Pay Range

$90,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Industry: Earthwork / Site Development / Utility Infrastructure

Employment Type: 8-12 Month Project | Large-Scale

Our client is seeking an experienced Civil/Dirt Site Superintendent to lead field operations for a large‑scale substation pad project. This leader will direct a 20+ person crew, oversee subcontractors, manage daily production, and ensure all earthwork and site development activities meet strict quality, schedule, and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise all on‑site construction activities for a 40‑acre substation pad.
• Manage and direct crews of operators, laborers, and subcontractors (20+ personnel).
• Coordinate daily work plans, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Maintain production goals, timelines, and cost expectations.
• Oversee mass grading, compaction, and full site preparation activities.
• Manage installation of underground utilities, drainage, and erosion control systems.
• Verify accuracy of cut/fill operations, soil conditioning, and material movement.
• Ensure all work complies with drawings, specifications, engineering reports, and QA/QC standards.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all company and client safety policies with a zero‑incident mindset.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, equipment inspections, and job‑site audits.
• Maintain environmental compliance and documentation per AEP requirements.

Coordination & Communication

• Serve as primary on‑site contact for engineers, inspectors, vendors, and AEP representatives.
• Provide accurate daily logs, progress reports, and issue escalation.
• Collaborate with project managers regarding manpower, schedules, materials, and equipment needs.

Documentation & Controls

• Track quantities, production rates, and equipment utilization.
• Review/approve timesheets, deliveries, and subcontractor progress.
• Assist with forecasting, change orders, and budget‑related documentation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in civil/dirt construction, site development, or heavy earthwork.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and supervise large field crews (20+ personnel).
• Experience with substation pads, utility infrastructure, or large industrial civil sites.
• Strong technical understanding of grading, compaction, trenching, drainage, and QA/QC.
• Ability to read and interpret civil plans, specifications, and geotechnical reports.
• Excellent communication, leadership, scheduling, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong commitment to job‑site safety and compliance.
• Previous experience on utility substation or energy‑sector civil projects.
• Familiarity with GPS machine control, survey tools, or earthwork quantity tracking.
• Strong documentation and reporting abilities.
• CDL or equipment operation background is a plus.