Geotechnical Superintendent - Deep Foundations, Heavy Civil

KLA Industries, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Bonus potential

401k match

Education reimbursement

Learning and development programs

Backlog of work across the Southeast

Job summary

KLA Industries, Inc. in the Atlanta area seeks a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotech crews on heavy civil and foundation projects.

You will manage drilled shafts, auger cast features, earth retention, and micropiles, coordinating with project teams on safety, schedule, and quality. The role requires 10+ years in geotechnical work, strong leadership, and a willingness to travel or relocate to support large Southeast projects.

Qualifications

• 10+ years geotechnical construction experience across drilled shafts, tiebacks, micropiles and related work.
• Understand drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, their use and maintenance.
• Able to learn/apply geotechnical methods, specs and procedures.
• Proven ability to manage crews, cost and schedule in the field.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a team.
• Willing to travel.
• Drill shaft superintendent experience is a plus.
• Based in the Atlanta area or willing to relocate.

Responsibilities

• Run daily field operations on geotechnical and deep foundation projects.
• Lead drilled shaft and earth retention crews.
• Maintain safety as a top priority with safety and project teams.
• Plan means and methods for geotechnical activities with the project team.
• Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, including maintenance.
• Update project schedules and track field productivity.
• Manage labor costs and keep work on budget.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and self-perform work.
• Conduct quality control and field documentation.
• Report job status in meetings and support project starts/closures.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Crew management

Project planning

Safety leadership

Budget control

Scheduling

Vendor coordination

Quality control

Communication

Relocation travel

Tools

Drill rigs

Grout plants

Shotcrete pumps

Job description

KLA Industries, Inc. in the Atlanta area seeks a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotech crews on heavy civil and foundation projects.

You will manage drilled shafts, auger cast features, earth retention, and micropiles, coordinating with project teams on safety, schedule, and quality. The role requires 10+ years in geotechnical work, strong leadership, and a willingness to travel or relocate to support large Southeast projects.