Project Superintendent

Idaho Materials & Construction; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Idaho Materials & Construction is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to oversee field operations for heavy civil construction projects.

You will coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, and materials while ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and budget adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or superintendent experience.
• Experience in earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, asphalt paving, road construction, site development, or infrastructure projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise foremen, operators, laborers, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Plan and schedule labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor project progress and adjust work plans to achieve production goals.
• Ensure all work is performed according to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and schedule compliance.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Estimators to support project planning and execution.
• Participate in project startup meetings and development of work plans.
• Track production quantities, workforce productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Assist with project scheduling and milestone management.
• Identify and resolve field issues impacting cost, quality, productivity, or schedule.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and change order processes.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable safety requirements.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead by example in demonstrating safe work practices and expectations.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, agencies, and customers.
• Attend and participate in progress meetings and project coordination sessions.
• Communicate project status, concerns, and accomplishments to stakeholders.
• Represent Idaho Materials & Construction with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused approach.

Skills

Leadership

Reading plans

Scheduling

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Construction management degree preferred

Job description

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH company, is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to oversee and direct all field operations for heavy civil construction projects. This position is responsible for ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with contract requirements, project specifications, and company standards. The Project Superintendent serves as the primary field leader and is responsible for coordinating crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, and project resources while maintaining strong relationships with customers, owners, engineers, inspectors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

Field Operations Management

• Lead daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Coordinate and supervise Foremen, operators, laborers, truck drivers, and subcontractors.
• Plan and schedule labor, equipment, and material resources to maximize productivity.
• Monitor project progress and adjust work plans to achieve production goals.
• Ensure all work is performed according to plans, specifications, and contract requirements.
• Conduct regular site inspections to verify quality, safety, and schedule compliance.

Project Execution

• Collaborate with Project Managers and Estimators to support project planning and execution.
• Participate in project startup meetings and development of work plans.
• Track production quantities, workforce productivity, and equipment utilization.
• Assist with project scheduling and milestone management.
• Identify and resolve field issues impacting cost, quality, productivity, or schedule.
• Support project reporting, documentation, and change order processes.

Safety Leadership

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across all project sites.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, OSHA regulations, and applicable safety requirements.
• Conduct safety meetings, audits, inspections, and job hazard analyses.
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Lead by example in demonstrating safe work practices and expectations.

Customer & Stakeholder Relations

• Develop and maintain positive relationships with owners, engineers, inspectors, agencies, and customers.
• Attend and participate in progress meetings and project coordination sessions.
• Communicate project status, concerns, and accomplishments to stakeholders.
• Represent Idaho Materials & Construction with professionalism, integrity, and a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent combinations of education and heavy civil construction experience will be considered.

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of heavy civil construction experience required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory or superintendent experience preferred.
• Experience in earthwork, grading, excavation, underground utilities, asphalt paving, road construction, site development, or infrastructure projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing construction crews, subcontractors, schedules, and project resources.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction means, methods, and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and contract documents.
• Proven ability to lead crews and coordinate multiple project activities simultaneously.
• Strong understanding of project scheduling, production tracking, and resource management.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

Additional Information

Idaho Materials & Construction, a CRH company, is committed to championing the safety, empowerment, and development of its employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving, and construction services, and we succeed by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.