Lead Heavy Civil Superintendent - Safety & Scheduling

Walbec Group; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical plan with HRA contribution

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Disability coverage

Paid parental leave

Generous PTO and holidays

Profit sharing

Training and development

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Walbec Group is hiring a Heavy Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations, scheduling, equipment, and safety at project sites across the Midwest. You will lead crews, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with project management to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires strong earthwork knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to train foremen and field crews while partnering with HR on employee relations.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, conflict management, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Self-directed and motivated; able to manage multiple projects.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, underground utilities, grading, and site construction operations.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil equipment.
• Valid Driver’s License with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily heavy civil construction operations including earthwork, utilities, grading, and site development.
• Lead employees on proper safety procedures and enforce compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Partner with the Operations Manager and HR on employee relations.
• Coordinate equipment and pre-job planning to ensure resource allocation on the job site.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on scheduling, cost control, and change order documentation.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Conflict management

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Heavy civil equipment

Job description

Walbec Group is hiring a Heavy Civil Superintendent to oversee field operations, scheduling, equipment, and safety at project sites across the Midwest. You will lead crews, ensure OSHA compliance, and coordinate with project management to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

The role requires strong earthwork knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to train foremen and field crews while partnering with HR on employee relations.