Lead General Superintendent – Heavy Civil Construction

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES; Colorado; On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations on multiple heavy civil and concrete projects across North America. This leadership role emphasizes safety, scheduling, quality, and team mentorship.

The candidate will oversee field teams, coordinate with Project Managers, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and QA/QC. Travel to project sites is required; bilingual ability is a plus. Base salary is typically in the $130k–$150k range.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related field preferred.
• 10–15+ years of heavy civil construction experience with progressive field leadership responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience managing multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Extensive experience with structural concrete construction, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, and engineered formwork systems.
• Experience with bridge construction, post‑tensioning, segmental erection, or cable‑stayed structures strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of construction drawings, specifications, sequencing, and constructability.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor field management teams across multiple projects.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, productivity tracking, labor forecasting, and operational planning.
• Experience coordinating with owners, inspectors, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills including Microsoft Office, Procore, and construction management software.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ability to travel and/or relocate to project sites for extended durations as required.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee field operations across multiple projects, ensuring safe, efficient, and high‑quality execution.
• Provide direct leadership to Superintendents, Foremen, craft professionals, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate closely with Project Managers and Division Leadership to align manpower, equipment, schedules, and production goals.
• Support project planning, logistics, constructability reviews, and execution strategies.
• Identify productivity trends, resource constraints, and operational risks across projects and implement corrective actions.
• Participate in hiring, workforce development, performance management, and succession planning for field leadership.
• Champion and reinforce the Company’s 24/7 safety culture across all projects.
• Lead pre‑project planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and Safe Execution Planning (SEP) activities.
• Conduct field audits and ensure compliance with OSHA requirements, company policies, and owner‑specific safety standards.
• Mentor field leadership on proactive safety practices and accountability.
• Support incident investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee all phases of heavy civil concrete construction including reinforcing steel installation, formwork systems, concrete placement and finishing, post‑tensioning, and bridge construction activities.
• Direct operations involving gang forms, jump forms, falsework, shoring systems, custom formwork, and engineered erection plans.
• Ensure compliance with project drawings, specifications, QA/QC requirements, and industry standards.
• Coordinate inspections with owners, engineers, and third‑party agencies.
• Lead complex concrete placement operations including elevated decks, walls, piers, mass pours, tanks, and specialty structures.
• Develop and manage look‑ahead schedules, work plans, sequencing strategies, and resource forecasts.
• Coordinate labor, material deliveries, equipment utilization, and subcontractor activities across multiple projects.
• Work collaboratively with estimating and preconstruction teams to provide constructability input and operational planning support.
• Assist in identifying opportunities for cost optimization, production improvements, and schedule recovery.
• Ensure field execution meets all contract requirements, tolerances, and quality expectations.
• Resolve constructability issues, drawing discrepancies, and field conflicts.
• Maintain oversight of QA/QC documentation, inspection processes, and technical compliance.
• Promote best practices in concrete construction, post‑tensioning, bridge erection, and field operations.
• Mentor and develop Superintendents, Foremen, and emerging field leaders.
• Support implementation of company initiatives, training programs, and operational standards.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, craftsmanship, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety culture

Travel willingness

Bilingual

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procore

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is seeking a General Superintendent to lead field operations on multiple heavy civil and concrete projects across North America. This leadership role emphasizes safety, scheduling, quality, and team mentorship.

The candidate will oversee field teams, coordinate with Project Managers, and ensure compliance with drawings, specs, and QA/QC. Travel to project sites is required; bilingual ability is a plus. Base salary is typically in the $130k–$150k range.