General Superintendent - Heavy Civil

FireSeeds; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit Sharing Program

Company Truck or Vehicle Allowance

Job summary

A leading heavy civil contractor in Central Texas is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field execution across multiple crews. This hands-on role requires 7-10+ years of experience in heavy civil field leadership. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proven success in managing complex projects, ensuring safety, and driving results. Responsibilities include mentoring crews, overseeing schedules, and conducting job site visits. Competitive compensation is provided, along with additional benefits such as a company truck or vehicle allowance.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in heavy civil field leadership, such as Superintendent or General Superintendent.
• Proven success in managing complex civil projects and multiple crews.
• Leadership skills with a strong focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor superintendents, foremen, and field crews.
• Oversee scheduling, manpower planning, and crew deployment.
• Conduct regular job site visits and performance reviews.

Skills

Leadership in civil projects

Crew management

Safety protocols

Communication skills

Job description

Role: General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Construction

Compensation

• $150,000 - $175,000 (DOE)
• Company Truck or Vehicle Allowance
• Profit Sharing Program
• Central Texas

About the Company

FireSeeds is partnering with a well-established and rapidly growing heavy civil contractor in Texas to identify a proven General Superintendent to lead field execution across multiple crews and projects.

This organization has built a strong reputation for quality work, strong relationships, and a people-first culture. Due to continued growth, they are creating this senior field leadership role to strengthen consistency, accountability, and performance in the field.

About the Opportunity

The General Superintendent will serve as the senior field leader responsible for day-to-day execution, crew performance, and jobsite excellence.

This role is designed for a hands-on, respected builder who knows how to lead from the front—someone who can command a jobsite, develop people, and drive results without compromising safety or quality.

You will be the connective tissue between project teams, superintendents, and executive leadership—ensuring work is done right, on time, and to standard.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead and mentor superintendents, foremen, and field crews
• Set the standard for jobsite culture, safety, and professionalism
• Oversee scheduling, manpower planning, and crew deployment
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and resources across projects
• Drive production, quality, and schedule performance
• Ensure consistent execution of company processes and standards
• Conduct regular job site visits and performance reviews
• Solve field-level challenges quickly and effectively
• Support PMs and leadership in project planning and execution
• Develop future superintendents and field leaders

What We’re Looking For

Experience

• 7-10+ years in heavy civil field leadership (Superintendent, General Superintendent, or similar)
• Proven success running complex civil projects and multiple crews
• Background in utilities, earthwork, infrastructure, or transportation preferred
• Experience working in growing or fast-paced environments

Certifications

• OSHA 30 (required)
• Additional safety or leadership certifications a plus

Leadership Profile

• Respected by crews and peers
• Strong communicator on the jobsite and in meetings
• Organized, detail-oriented, and proactive
• Calm under pressure and decisive in the field
• High integrity and accountability
• Hands-on, practical, and solutions-focused

Challenges You’ll Tackle

• Balancing manpower and resources during rapid growth
• Raising consistency across multiple jobsites
• Building leadership depth in the field
• Addressing legacy practices while implementing new systems
• Maintaining strong culture as the company scales
• Managing competing priorities and tight schedules

How Success Is Measured

• Jobsite safety performance
• Production and schedule reliability
• Quality and rework reduction
• Crew engagement and retention
• Development of future field leaders
• Alignment with company values and standards