General Superintendent (1152275)

The Judge Group; New Bern (NC); On-site; USD 113,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Travel expenses covered

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

The Judge Group is seeking a General Superintendent to provide senior field leadership across geotechnical construction projects in the United States. You will oversee safety, production, quality, and personnel development while coordinating multiple crews and ensuring work aligns with plans and client specifications.

You will lead shovel-ready and complex field operations, travel extensively, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical construction, deep foundations, heavy civil construction, drilling operations, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a Superintendent or equivalent field leadership role, including oversight of multiple crews or projects.
• Hands-on experience with drilling equipment, casing systems, grouting operations, and foundation construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging subsurface conditions and complex field operations.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, quality control, and structural performance requirements.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Champion and reinforce a strong safety culture, ensuring every team member understands and follows established safety programs and procedures.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and formally evaluate Superintendents on a regular basis; provide performance coaching and recommend compensation and recognition decisions as appropriate.
• Support field leadership on active projects involving drilling, casing, foundation construction, grouting, anchoring, and related ground support systems.
• Develop and maintain training programs for field personnel, from entry-level crew members through senior operators and supervisors.
• Participate in leadership and operations meetings, providing updates on project performance, safety, staffing, operational risks, and business challenges.
• Coordinate crew scheduling and resource allocation in collaboration with operations teams, balancing project demands and travel schedules.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams, engineering staff, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and approved work procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement across multiple teams.
• Lead by example and maintain a strong field presence.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Job description

Location: East Coast, null, USA

Salary: $113,000.00 USD Annually - $150,000.00 USD Annually

Description: General Superintendent

As General Superintendent, you provide senior field leadership across multiple crews and Superintendents executing geotechnical construction, ground support, slope stabilization, and deep foundation projects throughout the United States. You serve as the senior technical and operational leader in the field, overseeing safety, production, quality, personnel development, and stakeholder relationships across your assigned teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Champion and reinforce a strong safety culture, ensuring every team member understands and follows established safety programs and procedures. Protecting people is the highest priority.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and formally evaluate Superintendents on a regular basis; provide performance coaching and recommend compensation and recognition decisions as appropriate.
• Support field leadership on active projects involving advanced drilling, casing installation, foundation construction, grouting, anchoring, and related ground support systems.
• Develop and maintain training programs for field personnel, from entry-level crew members through senior operators and supervisors.
• Participate in leadership and operations meetings, providing updates on project performance, safety, staffing, operational risks, and business challenges.
• Coordinate crew scheduling and resource allocation in collaboration with operations teams, balancing project demands, travel schedules, and employee availability.
• Facilitate communication and coordination among project teams, engineering staff, clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and approved work procedures.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with project owners, contractors, engineers, vendors, and other key stakeholders.
• Drive accountability, productivity, and continuous improvement across multiple teams.
• Lead by example and maintain a strong field presence.

What Separates Good from Great

• Identify operational, logistical, and technical risks before they impact project performance.
• Develop future leaders capable of independently managing crews, maintaining quality standards, and mentoring others.
• Take ownership of project outcomes, not just daily production targets.
• Elevate standards across multiple teams and projects.
• Earn trust through technical expertise, sound judgment, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

Required

• Minimum 5 years of experience in geotechnical construction, deep foundations, heavy civil construction, drilling operations, or a closely related field.
• Minimum 3 years in a Superintendent or equivalent field leadership role, including oversight of multiple crews or projects.
• Hands-on experience with drilling equipment, casing systems, grouting operations, and foundation construction methods.
• Demonstrated ability to manage challenging subsurface conditions and complex field operations.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing, quality control, and structural performance requirements.
• Ability to interpret plans, specifications, scopes of work, and technical documents.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Proven ability to motivate teams, solve problems, and make sound decisions in dynamic field environments.
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively throughout the United States.
• Valid driver's license required.

Preferred

• Experience with slope stabilization, soil nailing, rock anchoring, shotcrete, grouting, or similar specialty construction services.
• OSHA 30 or equivalent construction safety certification.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and project oversight teams.
• Experience with micropiles, tiebacks, anchoring systems, or other foundation support methods.

Why Join Us

• Employee ownership opportunities.
• High degree of autonomy and decision-making authority.
• Clear career advancement path into operations and leadership roles.
• Meaningful projects that support critical infrastructure and public safety.
• Structured travel schedules with dedicated time off when projects allow.
• Strong commitment to safety and professional development.
• Opportunity to work alongside industry-leading construction professionals.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities.
• Employee ownership program.
• Company-paid travel expenses, including transportation, lodging, and meals while traveling for work.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending account options.
• Life, disability, and accident insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor work in a variety of climates and environments.
• Exposure to active construction sites, equipment, and elevated noise levels.
• Frequent lifting and physical activity.
• Extensive travel throughout the United States.