Lead Superintendent, Heavy Civil Construction

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

401K with Company Match

PTO (Vacation, Sick, Holidays)

Job summary

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a Superintendent to oversee multiple projects in the Greater Richmond area. The role emphasizes scheduling, safety, budget adherence, and coordination with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors.

Required 5+ years with a large-scale heavy civil contractor, deep construction process knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. Pre-employment physical/drug screening is mandatory; competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with a large scale heavy civil contractor or equivalent industry experience.
• In depth knowledge of the construction process including scheduling, contract administration, equipment and manpower
• Ability to lead field operations with effective decision making and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and maintenance
• In-depth understanding of local, state and federal construction regulations
• Must pass pre-employment physical/drug screening

Responsibilities

• Schedule, supervise and monitor construction to meet or exceed the project schedule and budget
• Encourages and/or participates in staff training and development
• Collaborate with clients, Project Managers, other construction management to determine budget and timeline
• Develop a project schedule, sequence of work, and monitor daily productivity
• Have a working knowledge of owner contracts, subcontracts, and purchase orders
• Supervise field work force to assure safety, production and budget requirements are met
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery to ensure long-lead and critical-path items are on-site
• Maintain a daily log for the job site's operations, reporting to management as necessary
• Ensure punch list is completed in a timely manner

Skills

Field leadership

Project management

Communication

Construction knowledge

Regulatory knowledge

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Shirley Contracting Company, LLC is seeking a Superintendent to oversee multiple projects in the Greater Richmond area. The role emphasizes scheduling, safety, budget adherence, and coordination with Project Managers, clients, and subcontractors.

Required 5+ years with a large-scale heavy civil contractor, deep construction process knowledge, and strong leadership and communication skills. Pre-employment physical/drug screening is mandatory; competitive compensation and benefits are offered.