Civil Superintendent

Timberline Construction Group; Pelham (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Timberline Construction Group in Alabama seeks a Civil Superintendent to provide field leadership on heavy civil and site development projects, with a focus on underground utilities. You will work with the Civil Division Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout to lead day-to-day field execution.

The role requires 5–10 years of civil construction experience, a related bachelor's degree, a valid driver's license, and willingness to travel up to 90% to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of civil construction experience required.
• Proven experience with underground utilities and site development.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations and coordinate crews and subcontractors.
• Review plans and specs with Project Management and translate to field work.
• Oversee underground utility installation and site development activities.
• Support RFIs, submittals, change orders, and daily reports.
• Monitor production, schedule, quality, and safety standards.
• Mentor junior team members and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Assist with closeout, punch lists, and turnover documentation.

Skills

Field leadership

Team supervision

Plan interpretation

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

HCSS HeavyJob

Bluebeam

AutoCAD

Job description

Civil Superintendent

Division: Heavy Civil - Underground Utilities & Site Development

Status: Full-Time, Salary Exempt

Compensation: $85,000-$100,000 annually

Reports to: Civil Division Project Manager

Location: Project-based | Up to 90% Travel

Job Summary

The Civil Superintendent provides field leadership for assigned Timberline Construction Group heavy civil and site development projects, with a focus on underground utilities, including water, sewer, storm, drainage, and related site work. Working closely with the Project Manager from preconstruction through closeout, this position leads day-to-day field execution, coordinates crews and subcontractors, maintains production and schedule expectations, and helps ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with plans, specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Management during preconstruction to review plans, specifications, phasing, logistics, schedules, and constructability.
• Lead and coordinate daily field operations, including company crews, subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Read and interpret construction plans and specifications and communicate field requirements clearly to the project team.
• Oversee underground utility installation and full-site development activities while maintaining production, schedule, quality, and safety expectations.
• Identify constructability issues, conflicts, and field conditions early and work with the Project Manager, engineers, owners, and subcontractors to resolve them.
• Support RFIs, submittals, change order documentation, daily reports, time sheets, quantity tracking, and other project documentation.
• Verify work-in-place quantities and field progress to support owner billing, subcontractor/vendor billing, cost tracking, and monthly reporting.
• Monitor project milestones and communicate schedule risks, manpower needs, material issues, and production concerns to Project Management.
• Assist with closeout activities, punch lists, as-built information, and turnover documentation.
• Mentor less experienced field team members and reinforce accountability, communication, and consistent field procedures.
• Maintain productive relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, municipal representatives, subcontractors, vendors, and other project stakeholders.
• Contribute to value-engineering discussions and identify practical field solutions that improve constructability, productivity, or cost performance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong working knowledge of civil construction, site development, underground utilities, construction assemblies, and field sequencing.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise crews and subcontractors and drive production toward project goals and specifications.
• Ability to analyze construction documents, resolve field issues, and communicate technical information clearly in writing and verbally.
• Strong organization and documentation skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Experience with HCSS HeavyJob and Bluebeam preferred; AutoCAD familiarity is a plus.
• Working knowledge of municipal utility requirements, inspections, permitting, and project coordination preferred.

Education and Experience

• 5-10 years of civil construction experience required, with substantial field leadership or supervisory experience strongly preferred.
• Proven experience with underground utilities and site development required.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Working Conditions

This position works in a fast-paced construction environment and requires regular coordination across field and office teams. Work may involve active construction sites, changing schedules, multiple competing priorities, travel, and time-sensitive project requirements. Other duties may be assigned as project and business needs arise.

Employment with Timberline Construction Group is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and a background check, which may include criminal history and employment verification.

By submitting your application, you consent to agreeing to partake in a pre-employment drug test and a background check. Refusal to consent to testing may result in withdrawal of the offer. All candidates will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment.