Lead Superintendent, Heavy Civil – Water & Wastewater

Metric Geo; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Metric Geo in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Superintendent for heavy civil construction projects focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. You will lead field delivery, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure safety, efficiency, and quality from mobilisation through completion.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, ability to read plans, and experience with excavation, utilities and concrete works, to drive project success on municipal infrastructure jobs.

Qualifications

• Experience as a superintendent with a heavy civil contractor.
• Experience delivering water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Proven ability to lead self-performing crews and coordinate subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of construction sequencing and field productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily site operations, including self-performing crews and subcontractors.
• Plan construction activities, prepare look-ahead schedules and track progress.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, materials and deliveries.
• Oversee excavation, underground utilities, structural concrete and associated civil works.
• Interpret drawings and specifications, identifying constructability issues before work begins.
• Monitor production rates and work with the Project Manager to control costs.
• Lead safety meetings and maintain safe working practices across the site.
• Coordinate inspections, quality checks, testing and project closeout.
• Mentor Foremen and field personnel, maintaining clear communication and accountability.

Skills

Superintendent experience

Self-performing crews

Leadership

Read plans

Job description

Metric Geo in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Superintendent for heavy civil construction projects focused on water and wastewater infrastructure. You will lead field delivery, coordinate crews and equipment, and ensure safety, efficiency, and quality from mobilisation through completion.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, ability to read plans, and experience with excavation, utilities and concrete works, to drive project success on municipal infrastructure jobs.