Field Superintendent - Underground Utilities Project Lead

Sundt Enterprise; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundt is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage daily construction activities, supervise craft employees and subcontractors, and align field work with the project schedule. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, quality, and coordination across teams on underground utility projects.

The position supports multiple foremen/crews, with progression through three steps (I, II, Sr.) based on experience and project scale. Facility safety and adherence to PMP are critical for success.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Minimum of two years supervisory experience in similar construction technology, methods, equipment, tools, and work procedures required.
• Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control and the ability to control and supervise employees and subcontractors is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assists in or conducts review of shop drawings and design conflicts along with RFI review and implementation and manages Quality Control and Safety responsibilities as well as subcontractor coordination and oversight.
• Assists in or manages the selection of equipment, construction methods, and sequencing of operations.
• Assists with or conducts subcontractor meetings.
• Assists with or manages the implementation of LEAN planning.
• Conducts risk management analysis on a daily basis working with project leaders to ensure timely mitigation and documentation.
• Demonstrates competency in understanding the environmental control processes for the project and takes corrective action when necessary.
• Emphasizes a culture of safety throughout the project and ensures the safety plan is executed relentlessly.
• Enforces the project management plan (PMP) to ensure the activities in the field are consistent with the plans policies and procedures.
• Ensures project control activities and costs are managed daily and that appropriate actions are taken to ensure consistent deliverables and successful project execution.
• On self-perform projects this position may acquire, develop and manage craft field team, including establishing and communicating performance expectations, providing positive and constructive feedback, determining training and development needs, and conducting on-the-job training to ensure relentless execution of the project.
• Oversees, directs, and coordinates manpower, equipment, material, and subcontract activities in accordance with the project schedule.
• Participates in business development and preconstruction activities as directed.
• Prepares and maintains a detailed schedule for specific areas of responsibility.
• Reviews the following for proper preparation and coding: Time Sheets, Quantity reporting, and daily costs.
• Uses available reports to manage project scope and ensure the appropriate steps are taken to build the project successfully in the field.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Scheduling knowledge

Cost control

Team coordination

Job description

Sundt is seeking a Field Supervisor to manage daily construction activities, supervise craft employees and subcontractors, and align field work with the project schedule. The role emphasizes safety, cost control, quality, and coordination across teams on underground utility projects.

The position supports multiple foremen/crews, with progression through three steps (I, II, Sr.) based on experience and project scale. Facility safety and adherence to PMP are critical for success.