Dirt/Grading Superintendent

Capital Teams; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Capital Teams is seeking a Dirt/Grading Superintendent to lead earthwork operations on heavy civil projects. You will supervise dirt and grading activities, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure plans and specs are followed while maintaining safety and quality on site.

You will read civil and grading plans, work with GPS/machine-control systems, and manage schedules, productivity, and daily reporting. Travel to project locations with a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably in dirt, grading, or earthwork.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read civil plans, grading plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Knowledge of GPS/machine-control systems and heavy equipment operations.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to project locations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily dirt, grading, excavation, and earthwork operations.
• Lead Foremen, Operators, Laborers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, trucking, materials, and project resources.
• Oversee mass excavation, cut/fill, embankment, fine grading, compaction, drainage, and subgrade preparation.
• Review plans, specifications, grades, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Survey to maintain accurate grades, elevations, and production.
• Monitor productivity, schedules, equipment utilization, and job progress.
• Utilize GPS and machine-control technology to support efficient grading operations.
• Identify and resolve field, production, and constructability issues.
• Maintain jobsite safety, quality, and company standards.
• Complete required daily documentation and communicate project progress.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Reading plans

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

GPS/machine-control systems

Heavy equipment operations

Job description

The Dirt/Grading Superintendent leads earthwork and grading operations on heavy civil construction projects, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and according to project plans and specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily dirt, grading, excavation, and earthwork operations.
• Lead Foremen, Operators, Laborers, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, trucking, materials, and project resources.
• Oversee mass excavation, cut/fill, embankment, fine grading, compaction, drainage, and subgrade preparation.
• Review plans, specifications, grades, and project requirements.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Survey to maintain accurate grades, elevations, and production.
• Monitor productivity, schedules, equipment utilization, and job progress.
• Utilize GPS and machine-control technology to support efficient grading operations.
• Identify and resolve field, production, and constructability issues.
• Maintain jobsite safety, quality, and company standards.
• Complete required daily documentation and communicate project progress.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably in dirt, grading, or earthwork.
• Previous Superintendent, General Foreman, or similar leadership experience preferred.Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, compaction, drainage, and site development.
• Ability to read civil plans, grading plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Knowledge of GPS/machine-control systems and heavy equipment operations.
• Strong leadership, planning, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.