Craft Superintendent

S&B USA Construction; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Paid PTO

401k with company match

Training

Job summary

S&B USA Construction is seeking a Craft Superintendent to direct all field construction activities for heavy civil/highway projects in the Mid-Atlantic region, ensuring the project meets budget, schedule, and safety objectives. The role requires supervising Foremen, coordinating with the Project Manager, and maintaining safety and quality on site.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in earthwork, drainage, and pipe installation, with strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Eight years of experience on heavy civil/highway projects in a General Foreman or Craft Superintendent role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Effective communication skills and leadership.
• Knowledge of scheduling, cost control, and supervision of small to midsize teams.
• Ability to manage earthwork, drainage, pipe installation, and grading operations.
• Familiarity with machine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise all field construction activities, determine methods, sequencing and schedule.
• Manage Foremen and field personnel to execute the work safely and efficiently.
• Maintain project schedule, critical path dates, and milestones in coordination with the Project Manager.
• Communicate site problems and delays to Project Manager and owner; resolve field issues.
• Ensure subcontractors meet safety, quality, and schedule requirements; monitor daily logs and quantities.

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Reading construction drawings

Communication skills

Scheduling and cost control

Leadership and decision making

Computer literacy

Pipe installation & earthwork

Machine control systems

Tools

Heavy Job

Job description

Craft Superintendent

Fay is a self-perform heavy civil and industrial contractor delivering complex infrastructure projects across the Mid-Atlantic, including roads, bridges, dams, utilities, and demolition, through design-build, CMAR, and traditional delivery methods. We execute the work with our own skilled craft workforce and specialized equipment, maintaining direct control of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. This hands-on model allows us to deliver challenging projects safely, efficiently, and predictably. Our teams succeed in demanding environments where planning, experience, and strong partnerships matter most. Safety comes first, collaboration drives results, and every employee takes ownership of doing the job right. As part of S&B USA Construction, Fay pairs a field driven culture with the strength and resources of a larger organization-delivering local execution with national scale.

Basic Position Summary: Direct all field construction activities and personnel to ensure that the assigned project meets budget, schedule and safety objectives

Responsibilities/Functions

• Plans and supervises all activities including determining method of construction, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment and work schedule
• Trains and manages Foremen from various trades and field administrative personnel
• Through assigned Foremen, manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, creates and maintains project schedule, plans, monitors and reviews critical path dates and milestone schedules
• Communicates site problems, conflicts, schedule and quality issues effectively to the Project Manager and owner
• Resolves field construction problems
• Maintains open communication between all subcontractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc. support project activities and project schedule
• Monitors Foremen & subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; ensures that weekly safety inspections and toolbox talks are completed; ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Assists the Safety Department in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up
• Understands all subcontractors' scopes; assures subcontractors maintain schedules, and quality standards meet contract requirements
• Assists the Project Manager with subcontractor disputes, quality control and schedule coordination
• Works with the Project Manager and owner's representatives to ensure work complies with drawings and specifications
• Supports the Project Manager in the negotiation of claims and changes
• Provides input to Project Manager regarding cost and schedule forecasts
• Assists the Project Manager with review (% complete) of monthly pay requests submitted by contractors
• Assists the Project Manager with Change Order review
• Performs project close-out and ensures punch list is completed in a timely manner
• Monitors staffing levels that contribute to EEO goals for minorities and females
• Mentors Project Engineers assigned to the project
• Performs additional assignments per supervisor's direction
• Ensure that foremen or self does daily recording of quantities, time and daily logs in Heavy Job.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A minimum of eight years' experience on Heavy Civil and/or Heavy Highway construction projects in a General Foreman or Craft Superintendent position
• Knowledge of earthwork, grading and drainage work. Trench safety experience is a priority.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control and ability to control and supervise small to midsized groups
• Good organization, multi-tasking, leadership and decision-making ability
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Ability to manage Pipe Installation, Earthwork & Grading operations.
• Knowledge of Machine Control systems.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required toCarry tools and equipment,climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and see and hear well (either naturally or with correction), stand; walk, (stand for long periods of time) handle, or feel; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground and is required to wear steel toed boots at all times.It is mandatory that the employee wear approved personal protective equipment.The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.Perform a variety of duties while exposed to outside elementsor confined spaces. Repeat tasks of short duration according to set procedures and evaluate information using measurable. Follow set procedures and standards.

What do we offer

Competitive compensation, medical/dental/vision coverage, paid PTO, 401k with a company match, training, career planning, and more.

Core Values

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity) national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, women, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact [e-mail] or 412-471-4200 ext. 1032