General Superintendent

Baranko Companies; Dickinson (ND); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance Bonus

PTO

Volunteer Time Off

Company Vehicle

Health Insurance

401(k) Match

Relocation Assistance

Training Programs

Job summary

Baranko Companies, headquartered in Dickinson, ND, seeks a General Superintendent to oversee field operations across multiple heavy civil projects. The role drives safety, efficiency, and profitability while guiding Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams from the main office.

The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy civil construction experience and a proactive leadership style to develop teams, optimize production, and align field execution with company goals.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, with highway, earthwork, or utility projects.
• 3+ years leading Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams across multiple projects.
• Proven ability to manage safety, schedule, quality, and project performance.
• Thorough knowledge of heavy civil construction means, methods, and equipment utilization.
• Strong communication and relationship-building with project managers, clients, and executives.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic oversight of field operations across the civil portfolio to support project delivery.
• Evaluate project performance, identify risks, and implement productivity and quality improvements.
• Oversee workforce planning, hiring, and leadership development for field teams.
• Manage resources and equipment utilization to maximize efficiency for multiple projects.
• Establish field standards and best practices to drive consistency and safety.
• Collaborate with project managers and executives to align planning and execution with goals.
• Promote a culture of safety and continuous improvement in field operations.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Leadership

Safety management

Operations planning

Project coordination

Job description

With more than $50 million in annual work and a trusted reputation in heavy highway, earthwork, utility, and civil construction, Baranko Brothers, Inc offers the stability of an established organization while providing the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on its next chapter. As a key member of the Civil Construction leadership team, the General Superintendent will be based in the company's main office and oversee field operations across multiple projects, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and profitably. This role will provide direction to Superintendents, Foremen, and field teams while partnering with executive leadership and project managers to strengthen field capabilities, improve project performance, and support continued company growth. The ideal candidate brings extensive heavy civil construction experience and a strong understanding of field operations, construction methods, and production. Success in this role requires sound judgment, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and the ability to develop teams while driving operational excellence across multiple projects.

RESPONSIBLITIES

• Provide strategic oversight of field operations across the company's heavy civil construction portfolio, aligning priorities, resources, and execution plans to support successful project delivery.
• Evaluate project performance, identify risks, and implement solutions that enhance productivity, quality, safety, and overall results.
• Oversee workforce planning, hiring initiatives, and leadership development efforts to build a strong pipeline of Superintendents, Foremen, and field professionals.
• Manage resource planning, including equipment utilization and workforce allocation, to maximize efficiency and support project demands.
• Establish and implement field operating standards, construction processes, and best practices to drive consistency, accountability, and operational excellence.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and executive leadership to align project planning, resources, and execution strategies with company goals.
• Champion a culture of safety by reinforcing company expectations, supporting safety initiatives, and driving continuous improvement throughout field operations.

Requirements

• 10+ years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably within highway, earthwork, grading, utility, or infrastructure construction
• 3+ years of proven success leading and developing Superintendents, Foremen, and field personnel across multiple projects
• Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale civil construction operations with accountability for safety, schedule, production, quality, and overall project performance
• Thorough knowledge of heavy civil construction means and methods, production planning, equipment utilization, and field execution.
• Ability to improve operational processes, optimize resource utilization, and establish consistency across multiple projects.
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with project managers, field teams, clients, subcontractors, and executive leadership.

COMPETENCIES

• Field Leadership and Decision-Making
• Production Planning and Execution
• Equipment and Resource Management
• Team Development and Mentorship
• Problem Solving and Risk Management
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Safety and Accountability

Benefits

• Performance-Based Bonus Program
• Up to 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO)
• Company Vehicle, Phone, Laptop, and Corporate Card Provided
• Up to 100% Employer-Paid Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Match
• Health Savings Account
• Relocation Assistance Available
• Generous Years of Service Awards
• Referral Bonus up to $2500
• Continuous investment in employee development through programs including Vistage Leadership Training, BuildWitt, Heavy Construction Systems Specialists User Group Management (HCSS UGM), and various internal training.
• Active participation in industry associations, leadership networks, and conferences, including Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), North Dakota Construction Leadership Committee (NDCLC), the Dirt World Summit, and more.

Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Dickinson, North Dakota, Baranko Companies is a family-owned organization consisting of multiple business entities, each with their own area of expertise. Baranko Brothers, Inc. performs heavy highway/civil construction, Baranko Environmental, LLC focuses on environmental services and waste disposal management, Baranko Services, LLC provides oilfield swabbing services, and Center Coal Company is a stoker and lump coal retailer. Together, they serve a broad range of clients across North Dakota and beyond.

Salary: $130000 - $180000 per year