Geotechnical Superintendent, Heavy Civil / Foundations

MDS Staffing; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Toll tags

Comprehensive benefits package

401k match

Job summary

MDS Staffing is seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent for heavy civil foundations in the Tampa Bay area. The role involves running self-perform geotechnical crews on drilled shafts, auger cast piles, and earth retention projects with a strong focus on safety, productivity, and budget adherence.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years in geotechnical construction and are based in the Tampa Bay area or willing to relocate.

Qualifications

• 10+ years geotechnical construction experience.
• Experience with drilled shafts, piles, wick drains.
• Ability to manage crews, cost and schedule.

Responsibilities

• Run daily field operations on geotechnical projects.
• Lead drilled shaft and earth retention crews.
• Maintain safety as top priority with safety dept and PM.
• Plan means and methods for geotechnical activities with project team.
• Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete equipment.
• Update schedules and track field productivity.
• Manage labor costs and budget.
• Coordinate suppliers and subcontractors; self-perform work.
• Run QA/QC and document field activity.
• Keep PM updated on job status; attend start/close meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical experience

Team leadership

Safety awareness

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelors in Civil or Geotechnical Eng

Job description

Geotechnical Superintendent, Heavy Civil / Foundations

Location: Tampa Bay, FL area

Industry: Heavy Civil / Geotechnical / Deep Foundations / Infrastructure Construction

A leading heavy civil contractor with a strong Southeast presence is hiring a Geotechnical Superintendent for drilled shaft and deep foundation work in the Tampa Bay area. This is a strong opportunity for a Geotechnical Superintendent, Drill Shaft Superintendent or senior foundation foreman with 10+ years in specialty geotechnical work who wants bigger projects with a well resourced employer. You'll run self perform geotechnical crews on heavy civil and infrastructure projects, from drilled shafts and auger cast piles to micropiles, tiebacks and soil nails. Tampa Bay locals are great, and candidates ready to relocate are welcome.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Run daily field operations on geotechnical and deep foundation projects
• Lead drilled shaft, auger cast pile and earth retention crews
• Keep safety the top priority, working with the safety department and project management
• Plan means and methods for each geotechnical activity with the project team
• Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, including proper use and maintenance
• Update project schedules and track field productivity
• Manage labor costs and keep the work on budget
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and self perform work
• Run quality control and field documentation on the job
• Keep project management updated on job status and take part in job start and job close meetings

What We're Looking For

• 10+ years of geotechnical construction experience across soldier piles, tiebacks, micropiles, drilled shafts, CFA auger cast piles, wick drains and soil or rock nails
• Thorough understanding of drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps, their use and maintenance
• Able to learn and apply geotechnical construction 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 as part of a team
• Willing to travel
• Drill shaft superintendent experience is a plus
• Based in the Tampa Bay area, or ready to relocate

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Competitive base plus bonus potential
• Company vehicle, fuel card and toll tags
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401k match up to 6%
• Learning and development programs and education reimbursement
• A large, well established heavy civil contractor with a deep backlog of work across the Southeast
• Real room to grow, with career mobility inside a large organization
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.