Geotechnical Superintendent, Heavy Civil / Foundations

Software Placement Group; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle, fuel card and tolls

Comprehensive benefits package

401k match up to 6%

Learning and development programs

Education reimbursement

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotechnical and deep foundation crews on infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area. You will oversee work from drilled shafts and auger cast piles to micropiles, tiebacks and soil nails, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires guiding crews, planning means and methods, and maintaining schedules and budgets across large projects in a field-based setting near Tampa.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of geotechnical construction experience with soldier piles, tiebacks, micropiles, drilled shafts, CFA piles, wick drains, soil or rock nails.

Responsibilities

• Run daily field operations on geotechnical and deep foundation projects.
• Lead drilled shaft, auger cast pile and earth retention crews.
• Maintain safety as top priority with the safety dept and project management.
• Plan means and methods for geotechnical activities with the project team.
• Manage drill rigs, grout plants and shotcrete pumps and ensure maintenance.
• Update project schedules and track field productivity.
• Control labor costs and keep work on budget.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors and self-perform work.
• Run quality control and field documentation on site.
• Update management on job status and participate in start/close meetings.

Skills

Geotechnical leadership

Drilled shafts

Auger cast piles

Earth retention

Crew management

Education

Geotechnical engineering degree preferred

Tools

Drill rigs

Grout plants

Shotcrete pumps

Job description

Location: Tampa Bay, FL area | Schedule: Full-time, on-site/field-based | Compensation: Competitive base plus bonus potential

Overview

A leading heavy civil contractor with a strong Southeast presence and a deep backlog of work is seeking a Geotechnical Superintendent to lead self-perform geotechnical and deep foundation crews on infrastructure projects in the Tampa Bay area. This is an opportunity for an experienced geotechnical field leader to take on bigger projects with a well-resourced employer, overseeing work ranging from drilled shafts and auger cast piles to micropiles, tiebacks and soil nails.

What you'll do

• 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

Required qualifications

• 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
• Based in the Tampa Bay area, or ready to relocate

Preferred qualifications

• Drill shaft superintendent experience is a plus

Compensation and benefits

• 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

Why this role

This is a chance to join a large, well established heavy civil contractor with a deep backlog of work across the Southeast, offering real room to grow and career mobility inside a large organization on projects that build a career.