Heavy Civil Superintendent

Walbec Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan with HRA contribution

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is hiring a Heavy Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations, scheduling, equipment, and safety at project sites across the Midwest. You will lead crews, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with project management to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires strong earthwork knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to train foremen and field crews while partnering with HR on employee relations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Self-directed and motivated; able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and site construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily heavy civil construction operations including earthwork, utilities, grading, and site development.
• Lead employees on proper safety procedures and enforce compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Partner with the Operations Manager and HR on employee relations.
• Coordinate equipment and pre-job planning to ensure resource allocation on the job site.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on scheduling, cost control, and change order documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Heavy civil equipment

Job description

Job Description:

About Walbec Group

Walbec produces high-quality construction materials and delivers unparalleled professional design, engineering and construction services at its six companies, including Payne and Dolan, Northeast Asphalt, Zenith Tech, Parisi, Premier Concrete, and Construction Resources Management. Whether building bridges, stabilizing shorelines, rehabilitating structures, or providing site engineering and construction solutions for solar, Walbec is your bridge to expertise in construction and engineering.

With safety and ethics at the core of everything we do, our experienced professionals are hard at work on commercial and industrial sites throughout the Midwest.

The Position:

Under the direction of the Operations Manager, the Heavy Civil Superintendent is responsible for managing site operations, project scheduling, overseeing equipment, and maintaining safety and quality of work.

• Manage daily heavy civil construction operations including earthwork, utilities, grading, and site development.
• Lead employees on proper safety procedures and enforce compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Partner with the Operations Manager and HR on employee relations.
• Coordinate equipment and pre-job planning to ensure appropriate resource allocation on the job site.
• Confirm foreman reported installed quantities hours from timecards.
• Troubleshoot and resolve field construction issues in collaboration with Project Management to keep projects on schedule and within budget.
• Possess a strong understanding of plans, specifications, and standard practices for heavy civil work.
• Foster relationships with Owners, General Contractors and Subcontractors
• Assist in the training of foremen and field crew personnel.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on scheduling, cost control, and change order documentation.

Requirements:

• Self-directed and motivated; able to manage multiple projects.
• Prior experience as a Foreman or Superintendent preferably on heavy civil projects
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and site construction operations
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil equipment.
• Preferred the knowledge and previous use of
• Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record
• Trustworthy and discreet with confidential information

The Benefits:

• Competitive compensation aligned with industry standards
• Employer Paid Medical Plan with HRA contribution (eligibility requirements)
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid short and long-term disability coverage
• Paid parental leave
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Profit sharing
• Robust Walbec training and professional development program
• Ongoing career growth opportunities

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affi­rmative Action employer, and it is our practice to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. In addition, it is the policy of the Company to comply with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in each locality in which the Company has employees. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply!