Foundations Superintendent

EWI Recruitment; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

EWI Recruitment is seeking an experienced Foundations Superintendent to lead safe, efficient delivery of foundation works on major construction or infrastructure projects in the Virginia Beach area. You will oversee site operations from mobilisation to completion, ensuring works align with approved designs, programmes and specifications.

You will coordinate subcontractors and resources, review method statements and risk assessments, and monitor progress against programme and budget while

Qualifications

• Substantial experience supervising foundation/substructure packages.
• Relevant technical qualification or site management certification or equivalent experience.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, ground conditions, surveying requirements and quality control processes.
• Confident interpreting drawings and specifications and making good decisions under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams, plant, materials and specialist resources.
• Review method statements, risk assessments and inspection and test plans.
• Monitor progress against programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Lead daily site briefings and oversee permits and temporary works.
• Inspect completed activities and manage interfaces with other trades.
• Ensure environmental controls and site standards are maintained.

Skills

Foundations supervision

Civil engineering

Leadership

Health & safety

Reading drawings

Education

Site management certification

Civil engineering qualification

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Foundations Superintendent to lead the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of foundation works on major construction or infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will oversee site operations from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring that works are carried out in accordance with approved designs, construction programmes, specifications and relevant legislation. This role will suit a technically capable construction professional with strong leadership skills and a proven background in piling, reinforced concrete foundations, groundworks or related civil engineering activities.

Key responsibilities will include coordinating subcontractors, site teams, plant, materials and specialist resources; reviewing method statements, risk assessments and inspection and test plans; and monitoring progress against programme, budget and quality requirements. You will work closely with the project management, engineering, commercial, planning and health and safety teams to resolve technical and operational issues, maintain accurate records and support effective project delivery. The role will also involve leading daily briefings, overseeing permits and temporary works, inspecting completed activities, managing interfaces with other trades and ensuring that environmental controls and site standards are consistently maintained.

Applicants should have substantial experience supervising foundation or substructure packages, ideally within complex construction, civil engineering, energy or infrastructure environments. A relevant technical qualification, site management certification or equivalent practical experience is required, together with a strong understanding of construction methods, ground conditions, surveying requirements and quality control processes. You must be confident interpreting drawings and specifications, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions in a demanding site environment. Excellent communication, organisational and team leadership skills are essential, as is a proactive approach to health, safety and continuous improvement. The ability to work flexibly, including occasional extended hours or site-based rotations where required, will be expected.