Lead Heavy Highway Projects Superintendent

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. is seeking a seasoned Heavy Highway Superintendent to lead complex transportation and roadway projects across Georgia.

If you’re a hands-on field leader who can deliver quality work on schedule and on budget, we want to hear from you. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and inspectors, review plans and specs, plan manpower and equipment, and stand up daily safety meetings to promote a culture of safety while meeting production

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Heavy Highway Superintendent experience (preferred).
• Proven experience and professionalism managing DOT highway projects.
• Strong understanding of grading, drainage, concrete, paving, utilities, and traffic control.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA safety standards (OSHA 30 Hour certification preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead all daily field operations on heavy highway and roadway construction projects.
• Manage crews, subcontractors, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Ensure projects meet schedule, budget, quality, and safety expectations.
• Professional coordination with Project Managers, Engineers, Surveyors, and project inspectors.
• Review and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Plan work activities, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and promote a culture of safety.
• Resolve field issues quickly while maintaining production goals.
• Use of computer to maintain project documentation, daily reports, and production/quantity tracking.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety awareness

Education

OSHA 30 Hour certification

Job description

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc. is seeking a seasoned Heavy Highway Superintendent to lead complex transportation and roadway projects across Georgia.

If you’re a hands-on field leader who can deliver quality work on schedule and on budget, we want to hear from you. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, surveyors, and inspectors, review plans and specs, plan manpower and equipment, and stand up daily safety meetings to promote a culture of safety while meeting production