Dirt Superintendent – Excavation & Pipeline Construction

thestaffpad; Mabank (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance (medical, dental, vision)

Holidays and vacation

Bereavement pay

Vacation accrual after 4 years

Job summary

The Staff Pad partnered with a full-service excavation and pipeline construction company in Mabank, TX, seeking an experienced Dirt Superintendent to lead daily jobsite operations and deliver projects on time and within budget.

You will oversee crews, manage schedules, safety, quality, and coordination with general contractors, inspectors, and utility representatives, while ensuring work progresses according to plan.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil field experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Project Manager.
• Ability to read and work from prints, plan and profile drawings, and specifications.
• Proven ability to manage a jobsite from the general contractor relationship through field laborers.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to pass drug screen and background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day jobsite operations, including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and scheduling.
• Serve as primary daily contact for general contractor, owner, inspectors, and utility representatives.
• Develop look-ahead plans and adjust for weather, inspections, and conflicts.
• Direct foremen, operators, and laborers to meet production targets.
• Track production and unit costs using Raken and Excel; manage change orders and field signatures.
• Coordinate material deliveries, equipment, trucking, and site logistics.
• Oversee safety programs, job hazard analyses, and excavation safety requirements.
• Document and close out punch lists, restoration, and project closeout to owner’s satisfaction.

Skills

Jobsite management

Team leadership

Scheduling

Safety leadership

Read prints & specs

Communication

Driver's license

Contractor liaison

Tools

Raken

Excel

T-Sheets

Job description

The Staff Pad has partnered with a full-service excavation and pipeline construction company providing comprehensive solutions for pipeline and infrastructure projects in Mabank, TX and we are looking to hire an experienced and qualified Dirt Superintendent to lead daily jobsite operations. The Dirt Superintendent will be accountable for delivering projects on time, within budget, and without incident. Depending on the project, this role will encompass responsibilities typically associated with a Project Manager, Job Foreman, or Superintendent. In this role, you will serve as the primary on-site representative, overseeing daily operations and managing the schedule, production, manpower, equipment, quality, and safety. You will play a key role in ensuring the job site runs efficiently and work progresses according to plan.

What You'll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day jobsite operations, including manpower, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and scheduling
• Serve as the primary daily contact for the general contractor, owner, inspectors, and utility representatives
• Develop two- and three-week look-ahead plans, sequence the work, and adjust for weather, inspections, and utility conflicts
• Direct foremen, operators, and laborers while holding crews accountable for production targets
• Track daily production, quantities installed, and unit costs against estimates using Raken and Excel
• Review prints, specifications, and submittals to identify conflicts, changes, and extra work early
• Document and price change orders and extra work tickets and obtain field signatures
• Coordinate material deliveries, rental equipment, trucking, and dump and borrow sites
• Oversee site safety, including daily huddles, job hazard analyses, excavation competent person duties, and incident reporting
• Coordinate inspections, testing, density reports, and quality documentation
• Complete daily reports, timecards, and photo documentation using T-Sheets and Raken
• Manage punch lists, restoration, and project closeout to the owner's satisfaction
• Recruit, train, and develop foremen and crew members while providing performance feedback

What We Are Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil field experience as a Superintendent, Foreman, or Project Manager
• Proven ability to manage a jobsite from the general contractor relationship through field laborers
• Ability to read and work from prints, plan and profile drawings, and specifications
• Working knowledge of excavation, trenching and shoring, backfill, compaction, and grading requirements
• Ability to manage schedules, production, and quantities and report accurately
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, including a 10-panel non-DOT or 5-panel DOT drug screen and 10-year background check

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with gas distribution, fiber, water and sewer, or site development projects
• Experience with scheduling or project management software
• OSHA 10 and Competent Person training for excavation
• Operator Qualification (OQ) for gas work, with covered tasks varying by gas company and generally not required on the excavation side
• Estimating, takeoff, and change order management experience
• Bilingual English and Spanish skills

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Work outdoors year-round in all weather conditions and remain on site daily
• Walk the jobsite over uneven terrain and around open excavations throughout the day
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds
• Work in and around heavy equipment, active roadways, and live utilities
• Wear required personal protective equipment, including flame-resistant clothing where required

What You Can Expect

• Competitive Compensation
• Life, dental, and vision insurance available the first of the month following 60 days of employment
• After 1 year: 3 paid holidays, 1 week of vacation, and bereavement pay
• After 4 years: 2 weeks of vacation

If you are an experienced Dirt Superintendent who thrives in a fast-paced field environment, leads with confidence, and takes pride in delivering quality results, we encourage you to apply. Bring your expertise to a team where your leadership and experience will help drive successful project outcomes.