Field Supervisor-Construction

Verdantas; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Verdantas is seeking a Field Supervisor to lead daily field construction activities, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with project specs. You will supervise crews, operate equipment when needed, review plans, and maintain accurate reports while promoting a people-first, safety‑driven culture.

This role requires travel to project sites and willingness to work extended hours as necessary. Join Verdantas to contribute to resilient infrastructure and sustainable outcomes across

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in construction or related field.
• Experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Proven leadership in field supervisory roles.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and clean record.
• Ability to read construction drawings and specs.
• Strong safety knowledge and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel)

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators.
• Plan daily work, assign personnel and equipment.
• Safely operate equipment as required.
• Perform hands-on construction tasks to support production.
• Review plans and site conditions; monitor production.
• Maintain Daily Field Reports and project documentation.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce safety requirements.
• Coordinate deliveries, staffing, and equipment to minimize downtime.
• Travel to project sites and work extended hours when needed.

Skills

Field supervision

Equipment operation

Safety management

Leadership

Communication

Plan and organize work

Read drawings & plans

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Teams

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!

At Verdantas, we're redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting‑edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high‑growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.

Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people‑focused culture, prioritizing the well‑being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data‑driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don't just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.

Join a people‑first culture that values your well‑being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.

Ready to shape the future of resilient communities?

Position Summary

The Field Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily field construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and company standards. This is a hands‑on supervisory position that requires the ability to lead field crews while also operating construction equipment and assisting with field activities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and provide daily direction to field crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators.
• Plan daily work activities, assign personnel and equipment, and coordinate material and equipment needs.
• Safely operate construction equipment as required, including skid steers, mini excavators, excavators, loaders, backhoes, compactors, and similar equipment.
• Perform hands‑on construction activities when needed to support the crew and maintain production.
• Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions before and during construction.
• Monitor daily production and proactively identify issues that could affect safety, quality, schedule, or budget.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard assessments, and site inspections and enforce company safety requirements.
• Ensure personnel properly use required PPE, tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Inspect equipment before use and coordinate routine maintenance or repairs when necessary.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and staffing to minimize downtime.
• Maintain accurate Daily Field Reports (DFRs), equipment logs, timesheets, material quantities, photographs, and other required project documentation.
• Communicate field conditions, schedule impacts, change conditions, and resource needs to the Project Manager or Operations Manager.
• Communicate professionally with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Train and mentor field employees in safe work practices, proper equipment operation, and construction procedures.
• Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites.
• Travel to project sites and work extended hours, weekends, or during inclement weather when project needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction or related field experience required.
• Previous experience operating construction equipment required.
• Prior experience serving as a Field Supervisor, Foreman, Lead Operator, Superintendent, or similar field leadership position preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy and compact construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices and hazard recognition.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, maps, and work plans.
• Strong leadership and crew‑management skills.
• Ability to plan work, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple crews, equipment, and materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and electronic field reporting applications.

Preferred Experience

• Experience with stormwater BMP installation and maintenance, erosion and sediment control, grading, excavation, drainage, and site restoration.
• Experience working around utilities and active construction sites.
• Experience coordinating construction crews across multiple simultaneous projects.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Competent Person training applicable to excavation/trenching or other assigned activities.
• Experience towing and transporting construction equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.
• Ability to regularly walk active construction sites and work around moving equipment.
• Ability