Lead Excavation Superintendent: Own On-Site Earthworks

horstgroup; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

401K match and profit-sharing

Short Term Disability

Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance

Identity Protection

Generous paid vacation

Paid holidays / Paid sick days

Tuition Assistance

Referral Bonus

Job summary

Horst Excavating is seeking an Excavation Superintendent to lead on-site earth-moving operations from planning through completion. You will manage daily activities, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, and uphold safety and quality standards per project documents.

You will mentor foremen, monitor productivity, and assist in updating the project schedule while ensuring profitability and adherence to budgets.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and contract documents.
• Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.
• Experience overseeing earth-moving and site activities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety on site and ensure compliance with safety policies.
• Schedule and coordinate daily work, subcontractors, and material deliveries.
• Monitor productivity and ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.
• Mentor foremen and develop leadership within the team.
• Review contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders with the Project Manager.
• Prepare and file daily logs and weekly reports; manage site setup activities.
• Address non-conforming work and ensure compliance with specs and regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Scheduling

Blueprint reading

Contract understanding

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Horst Excavating is seeking an Excavation Superintendent to lead on-site earth-moving operations from planning through completion. You will manage daily activities, coordinate subcontractors and deliveries, and uphold safety and quality standards per project documents.

You will mentor foremen, monitor productivity, and assist in updating the project schedule while ensuring profitability and adherence to budgets.