Nationwide Utility-Scale Civil Superintendent: Lead Field Ops

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO / Holidays

Medical Insurance

401(k) with match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors, INC is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on nationwide projects, including earthwork, grading, drainage, and site development. The role requires guiding crews, coordinating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in heavy civil construction and 5+ years in superintendent roles, with strong leadership and planning skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of heavy civil construction experience including utility-scale projects.
• Minimum 5 years leading heavy civil operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Extensive knowledge of mass grading, earthwork, excavation, site development, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control, and utility-scale civil construction.
• Experience managing scrapers, dozers, excavators, motor graders, haul trucks, compactors, loaders, water trucks, GPS machine control systems, and associated heavy equipment.
• Strong understanding of production planning, operational scheduling, equipment utilization, quality control, surveying, and project execution.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, civil drawings, specifications, GPS models, and construction documents.
• Proven ability to lead multiple crews while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale heavy civil construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules.
• Supervise Foremen, equipment operators, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution.
• Oversee mass grading, excavation, site development, drainage systems, erosion and sediment control, access roads, and civil infrastructure installation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications, quality standards, and production goals.
• Read and interpret grading plans, civil drawings, specifications, GPS models, and construction documents.
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and utility representatives.
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, budgets, schedules, and overall project performance.
• Oversee the efficient utilization of GPS machine control technology and heavy earthmoving equipment.
• Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety, quality, schedule, and production.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and leadership by example.

Skills

Leadership

Field operations

Project management

Safety

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

GPS machine control

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

R-2 Contractors, INC is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on nationwide projects, including earthwork, grading, drainage, and site development. The role requires guiding crews, coordinating heavy equipment, and ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in heavy civil construction and 5+ years in superintendent roles, with strong leadership and planning skills.