Lead Construction Superintendent – Highway & Civil

S.E.T. Inc.; Lowellville (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle/allowance

Health coverage

Retirement plan

PTO

Bonus potential

Growth track

Job summary

S.E.T., Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to own field execution on one or more active projects, from mobilization through closeout. The role oversees field schedule, safety programs, and coordination with the Project Manager on budget and subcontractor management.

The position requires 7–10+ years in heavy highway/civil construction, leadership ability, and strong DOT knowledge; travel between active jobsites in Ohio and Western PA is expected.

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of heavy highway or civil construction experience, including 3+ years in a Superintendent or senior Foreman role.
• Experience managing multiple crews and trades on active roadway or civil projects, including both union and non-union labor.
• Strong knowledge of DOT specifications, prevailing wage / Davis-Bacon requirements, and public agency inspection processes.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software and the ability to build and hold a schedule accountable.

Responsibilities

• Own the overall field schedule and sequencing of work across all crews and subcontractors on the project.
• Supervise and support multiple Foremen and crews across trades.
• Partner with the Project Manager on budget, cost control, change orders, procurement, and subcontractor management.
• Lead the site safety program — inspections, toolbox talks, incident investigation, and enforcement of the company safety program across the site.
• Ensure work is built to contract specifications and passes QA/QC and DOT inspection requirements.
• Serve as the primary field point of contact for the owner's representative, engineers, and inspectors.
• Oversee material and equipment logistics and coordinate with Field Support & Logistics.
• Maintain daily reports, production tracking, and progress schedule updates using scheduling software.
• Mentor Foremen and enforce consistent standards; participate in pre-construction planning.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Communication

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

S.E.T., Inc. is seeking a Superintendent to own field execution on one or more active projects, from mobilization through closeout. The role oversees field schedule, safety programs, and coordination with the Project Manager on budget and subcontractor management.

The position requires 7–10+ years in heavy highway/civil construction, leadership ability, and strong DOT knowledge; travel between active jobsites in Ohio and Western PA is expected.