Heavy Highway Superintendent

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc in Georgia is seeking an experienced Heavy Highway Superintendent to lead complex transportation and roadway construction projects across the state.

You will oversee daily field operations, manage crews and subcontractors, read plans, ensure safety and schedule adherence, and coordinate with project managers, engineers, and inspectors. GDOT projects background preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Heavy Highway Superintendent experience (preferred).
• Proven experience managing DOT highway projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, concrete, paving, utilities, and traffic control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects.
• Manage crews, subcontractors, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
• Professional coordination with Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and project inspectors.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Plan work activities, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and promote a culture of safety.
• Resolve field issues quickly while maintaining production goals.
• Use of computer to maintain project documentation, daily reports, and production/quantity tracking.

Job description

At C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc., we've been building Georgia's infrastructure for over 80 years. As one of the Southeast's premier heavy civil contractors, we're looking for an experienced Heavy Highway Superintendent to lead complex transportation and roadway construction projects throughout Georgia.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, understands the demands of GDOT projects, and knows how to safely deliver quality work on schedule and on budget, we want to hear from you.

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What You'll Do

• Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects.
• Manage crews, subcontractors, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
• Professional coordination with Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and project inspectors.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Plan work activities, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and promote a culture of safety.
• Resolve field issues quickly while maintaining production goals.
• Use of computer to maintain project documentation, daily reports, and production/quantity tracking.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of Heavy Highway Superintendent experience (preferred).
• Proven experience and professionalism managing DOT highway projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, concrete, paving, utilities, and traffic control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred.