Project Superintendent

ESCO Construction Company; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health benefits

FSA

PTO

Paid holidays

Job summary

ESCO Construction Company in Evergreen, CO, seeks an experienced Superintendent to lead day-to-day site operations on heavy civil projects. The role requires strong organizational skills, proactivity in planning, and disciplined coordination with owners, engineers, and subcontractors.

You will mentor crews and drive safety, quality, and on-time delivery on diverse infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate has prior supervision of large field teams and a proven ability to resolve

Qualifications

• Experience leading heavy civil construction projects.
• Ability to plan and coordinate with owners, engineers and subcontractors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule construction activities involving scope of project and work as well as subcontractors.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the project site operations.
• Ensure timely quality control inspections and all official inspections.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, resolving discrepancies.
• Attend owner progress meetings and conduct daily project coordination meetings.
• Identify and solve constructability issues as they arise.
• Maximize crew efficiency through effective scheduling and supervision.
• Direct the work of multiple superintendents and crews on the project.

Skills

Construction project management

Experience as superintendent

Organizational planning

Communication skills

Leadership of field crews

Tools

Scheduling software

Job description

Overview

ESCO is a 100% employee-owned company that opened its doors in 1944. We are located in Evergreen, CO. We perform civil construction such as earthwork, utilities, concrete flat work, and concrete structures for private and public clients. ESCO enjoys tackling diverse and challenging projects throughout Colorado and the surrounding states. Joining ESCO means becoming part of a team of innovators who own their success. As a 100% employee-owned company with a growing footprint across the Front Range, we provide careers where your ideas matter and your work makes an impact.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Superintendent to join our team of professionals. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in heavy civil construction, be organized, motivated, detail-oriented and driven. We are offering a competitive salary with experience, along with an outstanding benefits package. This is the perfect opportunity to build a career at a leading civil construction company.

Responsibilities and Job Duties

• Manages the day-to-day operations of the project site operations.
• Plan and schedule construction activities involving scope of project and work as well as subcontractors.
• Responsible for the timely quality control inspections and all official inspections.
• Ensures compliance with ESCO Construction and the Customer policies and procedures. Builds and maintains effective relations with owner, client, managers, and other employees.
• Assess the project status, establish priorities and allocate tasks daily.
• Review construction documents for completeness and constructability.
• Review and understand contract documents.
• Attend owner progress meetings and conduct daily project coordination meetings.
• Change Order Management.
• Coordinate plans and specifications with design engineers, resolving discrepancies.
• Accurately records and tracks time and quantities completed daily.
• Manages the hiring, training, attendance and performance of the crew.
• Mentors crew members to enhance understanding and teach new skills.
• Directs the work of multiple superintendents and the crews on the project.
• Investigates all matters upon discovery and handles all minor disciplinary matters.
• Provides leadership for the project ensuring construction specifications are being met.
• Effectively investigate and resolve any work or project disputes as they may arise.
• Maintains positive relationships and communications with customers, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Manages and coordinates the work of multiple crews, including sub-contractors, as necessary.
• Identify and solve constructability issues as they arise.
• Maximize crew efficiency through effective application of logic and project scheduling.
• Manages a diverse range of civil construction tasks to ensure the project schedule is upheld.
• Works with Project Controls to help build schedules and provide logical activity sequencing.
• This position manages the site operations crew consisting between 20-30 full-time hourly employees, multiple foremen, and the coordination of subcontractors as the need arises.
• This position is responsible for the hiring and performance management of the field operations employees at the site.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn and use construction industry software
• Experience managing projects
• Experience as a superintendent managing 20+ field personnel
• Proven organizational and planning capabilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills

Why ESCO

• 401(k) and financial health education and access
• Comprehensive health benefits and insurance
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Eight paid holidays after 60 days of employment

Application deadline ends: 07/31/2026 unless filled sooner.

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