Deep Foundations Superintendent

EWI Recruitment; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment seeks an experienced Deep Foundations Superintendent to oversee safe, efficient delivery of deep foundation projects on site. You will supervise piling, bored piles, CFA piles, sheet piles and ground improvement, coordinating labour, plant and subcontractors to meet approved designs and client requirements.

You will plan and monitor daily and weekly works, lead toolbox talks and maintain site records while promoting a strong health, safety, and environmental culture at all times.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supervising deep foundation or specialist geotechnical construction works.
• Strong understanding of piling methods and construction sequencing.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction programmes.
• Desirable health and safety certification and practical hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily and weekly works and allocate resources.
• Monitor productivity and maintain accurate site records.
• Lead toolbox talks, site briefings and coordination meetings.
• Coordinate labour, plant, materials and subcontractors to meet designs and programmes.
• Inspect works, verify installation records and assist with testing, surveys and permits.

Skills

Leadership

Site supervision

Safety culture

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Site management qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Deep Foundations Superintendent to oversee the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of deep foundation projects. The successful candidate will be responsible for supervising site operations involving piling, bored piles, CFA piles, sheet piles, ground improvement and associated temporary works. You will coordinate labour, plant, materials and specialist subcontractors, ensuring activities are completed in accordance with approved designs, method statements, programmes and client requirements.

Key responsibilities will include planning daily and weekly works, allocating resources, monitoring productivity and maintaining accurate site records. You will lead toolbox talks, site briefings and coordination meetings, while promoting a strong health, safety and environmental culture at all times. The role will involve liaising closely with project managers, engineers, surveyors, client representatives and subcontractors to resolve technical or operational issues promptly. You will also inspect works, monitor quality control, verify installation records and ensure testing, surveys and documentation are completed accurately. Where required, you will contribute to programme updates, progress reports, risk assessments, permits and commercial discussions.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising deep foundation or specialist geotechnical construction works, ideally within large-scale civil engineering, infrastructure or commercial projects. A strong understanding of piling methods, construction sequencing, lifting operations, temporary works and site logistics is essential. You will need proven leadership skills, the confidence to manage diverse teams and subcontractors, and the ability to interpret drawings, specifications and construction programmes. Relevant site management or supervisory qualifications, together with appropriate health and safety certification, are desirable. Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills are required, along with a practical, hands-on approach and a commitment to delivering safe, compliant and productive operations.