Earthworks Superintendent

FlatironDragados; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive compensation package

Paid time off

Industry leading 401(k)

Medical/Dental/Vision

Wellness benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

FlatironDragados is seeking an experienced Superintendent to lead heavy civil construction projects in Virginia Beach. You will manage schedules, coordinate crews, and supervise production to ensure work meets contract drawings and specifications.

Your leadership will drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery on challenging sites. The role requires 8+ years in heavy civil construction and 5+ years in construction management, with a valid driver's license and STS certification preferred.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience required.
• 5+ years construction management experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• STS certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Knowledge of construction site safety protocols and maintenance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan work methods, materials, equipment and schedules for projects.
• Coordinate with field teams, engineers and utilities to identify hazards.
• Coordinate with equipment teams and vendors to ensure resources meet budget and schedule.
• Forecast schedules and provide recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Identify and resolve project risks including safety and method challenges.
• Support safety processes and identify training needs on site.
• Supervise sub-contractor production and adjust schedules as needed.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Construction management

Written & verbal communication

Reading contract specs

Safety procedures

Equipment operation knowledge

Mathematical reasoning

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

STS certification

Job description

Are you an experienced leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality results. As a Superintendent, you will play a pivotal role in driving the success of our construction projects. Your expertise in scheduling, coordinating, and supervising production and workforce will ensure that every task is executed seamlessly and efficiently.

Collaborate with industry experts and committed teams to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications.

What You Will Be Doing

• Plan work methods, materials, equipment needs and work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates weekly schedule from project feedback.
• Review and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities. Works with work crews, field engineers and local utility companies to identify hazardous areas on job site.
• Coordinate with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure that project work is equipped with appropriate equipment and material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
• Forecast the work schedule to identify possible issues and provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Provide technical input to identify and resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements, safety and schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
• Support and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls regarding operating equipment, worksite safety and documentation requirements. Responsibility includes recommending training needs identified on jobsite.
• Supervise sub-contractor production and workforce regarding assigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustments regarding sub-contractor activities.

What We Are Looking For

• 8+ years of heavy civil construction experience required.
• 5+ years construction management experience required.
• Bachelor's Degree a plus.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
• Knowledge and understanding of local union or prevailing wage rules, if applicable.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistics, and fundamentals geometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Why work for us

Some of the benefits you may be eligible for as an employee are:

• Comprehensive compensation package and paid time off program
• Industry leading 401(k)/RRSP
• Medical/Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision and/or Provincial Medical
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

We are an EEO/ADA/Veterans employer.

Salary Min

USD $115,000.00/Yr.

Salary Max

USD $140,000.00/Yr.