Construction Superintendent

Trueline; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Mentorship opportunities

Flexible travel opportunities

Job summary

A national leader in earth-retention solutions is seeking a Construction Superintendent in Salt Lake City to lead field operations. The role involves overseeing project execution, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring field teams. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of construction experience, with at least 5 years in a supervisory role. Competitive salary range of $110,000–$135,000 offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of civil/sitework construction experience.
• Proven expertise in large-scale earthwork and site development.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving abilities.
• Competency with various project management software.

Responsibilities

• Lead foremen and field crews on projects.
• Oversee project schedules, documentation, and communications.
• Champion and enforce a strong safety culture.
• Mentor teams for professional growth.

Skills

Civil/sitework construction experience

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Procore

Fieldwire

MS Project

Job description

Overview

Trueline’s client, a national leader in earth-retention and specialized sitework solutions, is seeking a Construction Superintendent to lead field operations in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. This individual will oversee project execution from foundation to finish, ensuring safety, quality, schedule, and budget standards are consistently met—while mentoring teams and delivering outstanding results in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

What You’ll Do as the Construction Superintendent

• Lead and guide foremen and field crews to ensure safe, high-quality installation on commercial and infrastructure projects.
• Anticipate challenges and proactively implement cost-effective solutions without compromising standards.
• Oversee project schedules, documentation (daily logs, reports, change orders), subcontractor coordination, and client communications.
• Champion and enforce a strong safety culture—lead safety meetings, conduct audits, and support continuous improvement.
• Mentor foremen and team members to foster professional growth and promote operational excellence.

Must Haves

• 10+ years of civil/sitework construction experience, with at least 5 years in supervisory or leadership positions.
• Proven expertise in large-scale earthwork and site development for commercial projects.
• Skilled at reading and interpreting blueprints, specs, contracts, and effectively setting grade.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Competency with project management software (e.g., Procore, Fieldwire, B2W, Bluebeam, MS Project).
• Solid knowledge of OSHA standards, building codes, and construction best practices.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making, managing multiple priorities under pressure.

Nice to Haves

• Bachelor’s in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• OSHA 30, Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or LEED AP credentials.

Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of $110,000–$135,000, commensurate with experience.
• A collaborative, safety-first culture with opportunities for mentorship and professional advancement.
• Projects that utilize design/build and value-engineered approaches on complex, high-profile sites.
• The flexibility to travel nationally—up to ~40%—for varied, impactful project work.

Trueline and its clients are equal-opportunity employers committed to a diverse workforce. We welcome smart and ambitious applicants and recruit, refer, hire, place, and promote without regard to race, color, gender, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal or state law.