Earthwork Superintendent

Prince Contracting, LLC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Contracting, LLC is seeking a skilled supervisor for heavy highway projects based in GA. The role focuses on safety, coordinating field crews, and translating complex work requirements into actionable plans to meet production goals.

The candidate will read plans, interpret specifications, and manage scheduling with strong communication and problem-solving abilities. A valid GA/FL driver’s license is required for on-site supervision of outdoor sites with heavy traffic.

Qualifications

• Five years of heavy highway construction experience.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications.
• Strong knowledge of scheduling and planning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Clean Georgia or Florida driver’s license.
• Must be able to stand, kneel, walk, lift 60 pounds, bend, stoop, push and pull.
• Long hours: ~10 hours/day, five days (sometimes six).
• All work outdoors around heavy highway traffic.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety of crews and enforce Prince safety policies.
• Oversee and coordinate field employees and their activities.
• Assess crew competency and resolve issues on site.
• Follow project plans and schedules to meet production goals.
• Identify schedule needs and communicate with appropriate personnel.
• Translate requirements into prioritized work plans for each crew.
• Review and adjust workforce activities to meet production schedules.
• Identify and report scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors.
• Prepare required reports and approve material requisitions.
• Maintain employee time reporting.

Skills

Scheduling & planning

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Safety procedures

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION - This position will be based out of Augusta, GA.

• Responsible and accountable for the safety of the crews under his/her direction
• Understands and communicates PRINCE safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training
• Oversees and coordinates the activities of field employees
• Assesses competency and capability of employees on the project, and evaluates the capabilities of the crew members
• Recognizes and addresses issue/problems that may arise among crew members and provides effective resolutions
• Accountable for following project plans and schedules, ensuring that crews perform activities to meet production goals
• Identifies needs and deficiencies in the schedule and communicates these to the appropriate persons
• Translates general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for each crew
• Reviews and adjusts specific workforce activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules
• Identifies, verifies and reports any scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate persons
• Accountable for the preparation of reports as required by PRINCE
• Approving material requisitions
• Maintains employee time reporting

JOB REQUIREMENTS

DFWP/EOE/AAP: Minorities/Females/Disabled/Vets

• Must possess five (5) years in heavy highway construction with knowledge of project construction scope and objectives to include, but not limited to grade, slope, reading and understanding plans, and drainage
• Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications for the project
• Must possess a strong knowledge of scheduling and planning
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to apply effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
• Must possess excellent time management skills
• Must possess a clean Florida or Georgia driver’s license
• Must be able to stand, kneel, walk, lift 60 pounds, bend, stoop, push and pull
• Must be able to work on average ten (10) hours per day, five days (and occasionally six days) per week
• All work is performed outdoors and around heavy highway traffic areas
• Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.