Dirt Superintendent

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is seeking a Dirt Superintendent to lead on-site dirt work and ensure project milestones are met on complex heavy civil jobs in Arkansas.

You will supervise excavation, grading, scheduling, and safety compliance, while coordinating with PMs, subcontractors, and vendors to drive successful outcomes. This role demands 7+ years in construction/heavy civil, strong leadership, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities under tight timelines.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in construction/heavy civil, including superintendent or foreman roles.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience supervising dirt work and coordinating with PMs/subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all dirt work activities, including excavation, grading, scheduling, resource allocation, and quality control
• 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 innovation and continuous improvement in site management practices
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Safety compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

College/Vocational Ed

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 control
• 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 innovation and continuous improvement in site management practices
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 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

About the Company

Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The 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)

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