Project Superintendent

Peterson Consulting; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

401(k) retirement plan

Longevity bonuses

Job summary

A reputable construction firm in Denver is seeking a Construction Superintendent with experience in wet utilities to lead field operations. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction and a strong understanding of jobsite safety. This role requires effective coordination with project teams and management of various crews. The firm offers competitive health benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan, promoting a safe and productive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of jobsite safety and construction practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations on heavy civil projects.
• Coordinate with project managers and subcontractors.
• Champion jobsite safety and enforce OSHA standards.
• Oversee underground scopes including trenching, pipe installation, shoring, dewatering, backfill, and compaction.
• Champion jobsite safety, conduct daily huddles, enforce OSHA standards, and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Track production, quantities, and field progress while communicating updates, risks, and look-ahead schedules to leadership.

Skills

Leadership in construction

Communication with subcontractors

Jobsite safety practices

Project management tools

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Construction management or related education

Job description

Peterson Consulting Group is actively hiring a Construction Superintendent with wet utilities experience in the Denver area to join a well-established, growth-oriented heavy civil contractor. This is a boots-on-the-ground leadership role for a superintendent who understands how civil projects are truly built — from mass excavation and underground utilities to final tie-ins and close-out.

This opportunity is ideal for a field leader who has led self-perform crews, partnered effectively with subcontractors, and taken ownership of complex civil scopes including storm, sewer, water, and earthwork on DOT, municipal, and private infrastructure projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead day-to-day field operations on heavy civil and wet utility projects, ensuring safe production, schedule adherence, and quality execution
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and internal crews to keep work moving and resolve field issues proactively
• Manage and motivate foremen, operators, laborers, and subcontractors, driving productivity and accountability in the field
• Oversee underground scopes including trenching, pipe installation, shoring, dewatering, backfill, and compaction
• Champion jobsite safety, conduct daily huddles, enforce OSHA standards, and maintain a strong safety culture
• Track production, quantities, and field progress while communicating updates, risks, and look-ahead schedules to leadership

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent (construction management or related education preferred)
• 5+ years of superintendent experience in heavy civil construction, with a strong emphasis on wet utilities
• Proven ability to run self-perform work and manage multiple crews and subcontractors
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, and infrastructure projects
• Strong communication skills and comfort working with inspectors, owners, and internal leadership
• Working knowledge of construction technology, GPS/machine control, and project management tools
• Deep understanding of jobsite safety, means and methods, and best-in-class construction practices

Why Join This Team

• Competitive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Longevity bonuses that reward long-term commitment

The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.