Dirt Superintendent

EMERY SAPP & SONS; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

EMERY SAPP & SONS seeks a Dirt Superintendent to lead on-site earthwork activities, including excavation and grading, and to coordinate with managers and subcontractors for successful project delivery.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and the ability to manage multiple active projects while ensuring adherence to plans, specs, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry, including superintendent or foreman experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Knowledge of industry regulations and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage dirt work activities including excavation, grading, scheduling, and resource allocation.
• Collaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and analyze project performance including cost, schedule, and quality.
• Manage project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to site teams; drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college or vocational education preferred

Job description

We are seeking a Dirt Superintendent to join our team and manage on-site construction activities to ensure successful project completion.Responsibilities:Supervise and manage all dirt work activities, including excavation, grading, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality controlCollaborate with project managers, subcontractors, and vendors to ensure project successEnsure compliance with project plans, specifications, and regulatory requirementsMonitor and analyze project performance, including cost, schedule, and qualityManage project risks and implement mitigation strategiesProvide leadership and mentorship to site teamsDrive innovation and continuous improvement in site management practicesOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma or equivalent; some college or vocational education preferred7+ years of experience in construction and heavy civil industry, including superintendent or foreman experienceStrong leadership and communication skillsAbility to effectively manage multiple projects and prioritiesKnowledge of industry regulations and safety standardsEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)