General Superintendent

Acme Underground; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Acme Underground, Inc. seeks a General Superintendent to lead our heavy civil underground utility construction operations across Southern Nevada.

You will oversee multiple projects, mentor foremen, coordinate crews, and drive production, safety, and profitability with a hands-on leadership style. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in water, sewer, storm drain, and underground utilities, plus strong scheduling, budgeting, and QA/QC skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in heavy civil underground utility construction.
• Minimum 5 years of superintendent or senior field leadership.
• Experience supervising multiple crews and concurrent projects.
• Knowledge of water, sewer, storm drain and underground utility installation.
• Ability to read construction plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee multiple active underground utility construction projects.
• Direct, mentor, and hold foremen accountable for daily operations.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources across projects.
• Develop and maintain two-week look-ahead schedules and monitor progress.
• Monitor field productivity against budgets and identify cost overruns.
• Enforce safety policies and ensure QA/QC on installations.

Skills

Leadership

Project supervision

Scheduling

Budget management

Plan interpretation

OSHA knowledge

Communication

Driver's license

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job description

NOW HIRINGGENERAL SUPERINTENDENT – HEAVY CIVIL UNDERGROUND UTILITIESAcme Underground, Inc.Location: Henderson / Las Vegas, NevadaPosition: Full-Time | Senior Field LeadershipCompensation: Competitive salary based on qualifications and experienceABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYAcme Underground, Inc. is seeking a highly experienced and results-driven General Superintendent to oversee our heavy civil underground utility construction operations throughout Southern Nevada.We specialize in wet and dry underground utilities, including water, sewer, storm drain, electrical conduit, and telecommunications infrastructure.We are looking for a proven construction leader who understands that successful projects require more than field supervision. They require effective planning, disciplined execution, strong leadership, cost control, and accountability.This is a senior field leadership position responsible for the performance of multiple projects, foremen, and construction crews.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESField Operations & LeadershipOversee multiple active underground utility construction projects.Direct, mentor, and hold project foremen accountable for daily operations.Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and resources across projects.Establish clear production expectations and ensure crews operate efficiently.Identify operational problems and implement corrective action.Project Scheduling & ExecutionDevelop and maintain accurate two-week look-ahead schedules.Monitor construction progress, milestones, and project completion dates.Coordinate inspections, utility agencies, subcontractors, and general contractors.Identify and resolve scheduling conflicts and construction delays.Ensure projects are properly planned before field activities begin.Production & Financial PerformanceMonitor field productivity against project budgets and estimated production rates.Evaluate labor efficiency, equipment utilization, and material usage.Identify cost overruns and implement corrective measures.Minimize downtime, unnecessary overtime, material waste, and rework.Provide accurate project percent-complete assessments.Take ownership of field performance and project profitability.Safety & Quality ControlEnforce company safety policies and applicable OSHA requirements.Oversee excavation safety, trench protection, and traffic control compliance.Ensure installations meet approved plans, specifications, and utility agency standards.Coordinate inspections, testing, and project acceptance requirements.Maintain high standards of workmanship and jobsite professionalism.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSMinimum 10 years of heavy civil underground utility construction experience.Minimum 5 years of superintendent or senior field leadership experience.Proven experience supervising multiple crews, foremen, and concurrent construction projects.Strong technical knowledge of water, sewer, storm drain, and underground utility installation.Working knowledge of underground dry utility construction.Thorough understanding of excavation, trenching, shoring, grading, and heavy equipment operations.Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project schedules.Experience managing field production, labor costs, equipment utilization, and construction budgets.Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations and underground construction safety requirements.Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.PREFERRED EXPERIENCEHeavy civil utility construction in Southern Nevada.Familiarity with LVVWD, SNWA, NDOT, and local municipal construction requirements.Experience managing both public and private utility infrastructure projects.Experience developing construction schedules and production reports.OSHA 30-hour Construction training.Bilingual English/SpanishWHAT WE EXPECTWe are seeking a leader who:Plans ahead rather than reacts to problems.Holds foremen and crews accountable for measurable results.Understands the relationship between production efficiency and project profitability.Communicates effectively with management, field personnel, and project stakeholders.Can make sound operational decisions independently within established authority.Takes pride in delivering safe, high-quality, profitable projects.We are not looking for someone who simply monitors projects. We are looking for someone who can lead field operations, solve problems, drive production, and deliver results.COMPENSATION & BENEFITSCompetitive salary commensurate with experience.Company vehicle or vehicle allowance, as applicable.Benefits package to be discussed during the hiring process.Opportunity for long-term professional growth and leadership.HOW TO APPLYQualified candidates should submit a resume outlining their heavy civil utility construction experience, superintendent-level responsibilities, project experience, and leadership qualifications.Email: [Insert hiring email]Subject Line: General Superintendent – Heavy Civil UtilitiesAcme Underground, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.E04JI800r3ee409e65v