Civil Superintendent

ACTalent; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Time Off / PTO

Job summary

Actalent in Lafayette, IN seeks a Civil Superintendent for a ground-up data center project. You will oversee grading, excavation, utilities, and site development, leading field crews and coordinating equipment and subcontractors to meet production targets while maintaining safety and quality standards.

The role focuses on driving productivity on a large multi-phase civil build, with a strong emphasis on OSHA safety, adherence to plans, and on-time turnover of site infrastructure for a landmark

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years supervising civil construction projects.
• Experience managing grading, excavation, mass earthwork, and utilities.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment operations.
• Ability to lead multiple crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven track record meeting safety, quality, and budget objectives.
• Strong supervisory and construction management skills.
• Understanding of civil and utilities construction processes.
• Ability to interpret plans and specs.
• Strong communication to coordinate site activities.
• Commitment to OSHA safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grading, excavation, underground utility, and site development operations from planning through completion.
• Manage crews, equipment, subcontractors, and daily field activities to meet production and schedule targets.
• Coordinate site layout, underground utility installation, testing, inspections, and project turnover requirements.
• Ensure work complies with plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Enforce OSHA safety practices and site-specific safety protocols.
• Drive productivity and operational excellence across civil construction activities.
• Lead and mentor multiple crews in a fast-paced environment.
• Plan and oversee heavy equipment operations (excavators, dozers, graders, scrapers, loaders, haul trucks).
• Support site logistics and layout, haul routes, access control, laydown areas, material staging.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to meet safety, quality, and budget goals.

Skills

Site supervision

Civil infrastructure

Heavy equipment

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Communication

OSHA knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Civil Superintendent for Ground Up Data Center

Job Description

The Superintendent oversees all grading, excavation, underground utility, and site development operations on a large, multi-phase civil construction project for Large Data Center . This role leads field crews, coordinates equipment and subcontractors, and ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. The Superintendent plays a key role in driving productivity, meeting production and schedule goals, and delivering high-quality site infrastructure for a landmark data center development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all grading, excavation, underground utility, and site development operations from planning through completion.
• Manage civil construction crews, equipment, subcontractors, and daily field activities to meet production and schedule targets.
• Coordinate site layout, underground utility installation, testing, inspections, and project turnover requirements.
• Ensure all work complies with project plans, specifications, and established quality standards.
• Enforce and promote strict safety practices in accordance with OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols.
• Drive productivity and operational excellence across all civil construction activities, including earthwork and utility work.
• Lead and mentor multiple crews, including foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors, in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Plan and oversee heavy equipment operations, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, scrapers, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Support site logistics and work area coordination, including haul routes, equipment movement, access control, laydown yards, and material staging.
• Monitor progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain safety, quality, budget, and schedule objectives.
• Foster effective communication across the job site to maintain awareness of surroundings and ensure safe, coordinated operations.

Essential Skills

• Minimum 5+ years of experience supervising civil construction, site development, or heavy civil infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience managing grading, excavation, mass earthwork, and underground utility installations.
• Experience coordinating heavy equipment operations, including excavators, dozers, motor graders, scrapers, loaders, and haul trucks.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple crews, foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Proven track record of maintaining production schedules while achieving safety, quality, and budget objectives.
• Strong supervisory and construction management skills with the ability to organize, prioritize, and execute field operations.
• Solid understanding of civil construction and utility construction processes and best practices.
• Ability to interpret and work from project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Strong communication skills to coordinate activities, provide direction, and maintain awareness of site conditions.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to OSHA standards and site-specific safety protocols.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale civil operations, including complex earthwork, underground utilities, drainage systems, and site infrastructure.
• Experience in heavy civil projects that require high levels of coordination and execution.
• Exposure to large, multi-phase developments that provide long-term project stability.
• Interest in working within a cutting-edge construction environment supporting data centre infrastructure.
• Ability to adapt to changing site conditions and weather while maintaining productivity and safety.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to respond quickly to field challenges.

Work Environment

This role is based on a large civil construction site located on open farmland in Lebanon, Indiana, subject to a full range of weather conditions. The schedule generally consists of 1112 hour days Monday through Friday and 910 hour days on Saturday, so candidates should expect extended work hours. The site operates under a high degree of safety protocols in accordance with OSHA standards, and there is significant ongoing activity with heavy equipment, haul routes, and multiple crews working simultaneously. Communication and constant awareness of surroundings are critical to success. The environment offers the opportunity to contribute to a landmark, multi-billion-dollar data centre development and to gain experience in a fast-growing sector of the construction industry.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Lafayette, IN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $50.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Lafayette,IN.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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