Earthworks Superintendent - Onsite Heavy Civil Leader

Ledcor; Hawthorne (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Heavy Civil in Hawthorne, NV is seeking a Superintendent to provide frontline leadership for earthworks, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality execution across shifts. You will oversee field crews, coordinate daily plans, monitor production, and align activities with drawings, schedules and cost objectives.

You will drive work methods, troubleshoot on site, and foster strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to sustain a collaborative, solutions-focused

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience in a supervisory role within heavy civil construction, focusing on earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Strong problem-solving and effective communication with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of civil construction operations per plans and standards.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while optimizing labor and material efficiency.
• Enforce site safety protocols meeting requirements.
• Monitor and update construction schedules to milestones and targets.
• Review invoices for accuracy; manage field staff with the Project Manager.
• Prepare field change orders with client representatives as needed.
• Lead planning meetings to ensure equipment readiness and continuity.

Skills

Earthworks supervision

Schedule management

Safety leadership

Stakeholder communication

Travel willingness

Job description

Ledcor Heavy Civil in Hawthorne, NV is seeking a Superintendent to provide frontline leadership for earthworks, ensuring safe, efficient, high-quality execution across shifts. You will oversee field crews, coordinate daily plans, monitor production, and align activities with drawings, schedules and cost objectives.

You will drive work methods, troubleshoot on site, and foster strong relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers to sustain a collaborative, solutions-focused