Earthwork Superintendent – Lead Heavy Highway Projects

Accounting Search; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Accounting Search is seeking an Earthwork Superintendent for heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects in Sarasota, FL. This hands-on field-leadership role oversees earthwork crews, safety, scheduling, and production to keep projects moving in the field.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in heavy highway construction, strong earthwork and drainage knowledge, and excellent communication. This role offers project bonuses, full benefits, and relocation consideration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy highway construction experience.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, slope, drainage, and plan reading.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret project specifications.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and field coordination skills.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage day-to-day production.
• Strong communication and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work with project managers, crews, subcontractors, and field leadership.
• Clean Florida or Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and coordinate day-to-day earthwork activities.
• Drive safe work practices and ensure company safety procedures are followed.
• Translate project plans and schedules into clear daily work plans for crews.
• Monitor production, identify schedule issues, and communicate conflicts early.
• Coordinate with other crews, subcontractors, and project leadership.
• Review workforce needs, crew capability, and task assignments.
• Help resolve field issues, crew conflicts, and production challenges.
• Review plans, grades, slopes, drainage requirements, and project specifications.
• Approve material needs and support field requisitions.
• Maintain required field reporting and employee time reporting.

Skills

Field leadership

Earthwork

Plan reading

Scheduling

Communication

Safety procedures

Subcontractor coordination

Driver's license

Job description

Accounting Search is seeking an Earthwork Superintendent for heavy highway and civil infrastructure projects in Sarasota, FL. This hands-on field-leadership role oversees earthwork crews, safety, scheduling, and production to keep projects moving in the field.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years in heavy highway construction, strong earthwork and drainage knowledge, and excellent communication. This role offers project bonuses, full benefits, and relocation consideration.