Lead Earthwork Superintendent – Heavy Highway Projects

6 Degrees Search; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

6 Degrees Search in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Earthwork Superintendent to lead field operations on highway and civil infrastructure projects. This is a field leadership role dedicated to moving dirt, managing crews, and turning plans and schedules into daily production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy highway experience, strong earthwork knowledge, and a proven ability to lead crews in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy highway experience.
• Ability to read drawings and interpret project specifications.
• Strong scheduling, planning, and field coordination.
• Clean Florida or Georgia driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews and coordinate day-to-day earthwork activities.
• Drive safe work practices and ensure company safety procedures are followed.
• Translate project plans and schedules into clear daily work plans for crews.
• Monitor production, identify schedule issues, and communicate conflicts early.
• Coordinate with other crews, subcontractors, and project leadership.
• Review workforce needs, crew capability, and task assignments.
• Help resolve field issues, crew conflicts, and production challenges.
• Review plans, grades, slopes, drainage requirements, and project specifications.
• Approve material needs and support field requisitions.
• Maintain required field reporting and employee time reporting.

Skills

Heavy highway experience

Field leadership

Scheduling & planning

Plan reading & drawings

Communication skills

Driver's license

Safety leadership

Job description

6 Degrees Search in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Earthwork Superintendent to lead field operations on highway and civil infrastructure projects. This is a field leadership role dedicated to moving dirt, managing crews, and turning plans and schedules into daily production.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of heavy highway experience, strong earthwork knowledge, and a proven ability to lead crews in a fast-paced environment.