Project Superintendent - Heavy Civil

Croell-Inc.; Gillette (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Voluntary Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off

Holidays and Bereavement Pay

401(k) Match

Sign-On Bonus

Safety Incentive

Clothing Allowance

Job summary

Croell, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects. The role coordinates subcontractors, supports field crews, and ensures projects progress safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil or highway work, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or leadership role. Regular travel and overtime during peak season are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil or highway construction.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or field leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities on heavy civil and highway projects.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and per plans, specs, and schedules.
• Work with Croell superintendents/foremen and field crews to improve productivity and minimize downtime.
• Identify conflicts between subcontractors and Croell operations and develop solutions.
• Monitor progress and communicate schedule concerns, delays, and improvements to management.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Supervisory experience

Job description

Project Superintendent – Heavy Civil | Croell, Inc.

Founded in 1968 in a small town in Northeast Iowa, Croell, Inc. has quickly expanded into an industry leader across central North America. As a top concrete and aggregate multi-state supplier with more than 150 locations in the USA, we’re dedicated to providing top-notch products and customer service. But our business doesn’t stop there! We’re also a leading concrete and asphalt paving contractor, dedicated to completing jobs efficiently and effectively. While we plan to continue to grow and expand, we maintain the family-owned core, small-town values, and strong work ethic that built the foundation of our success. Croell, Inc. offers excellent employment packages and training programs. Visit our website to learn more about our company and the career opportunities currently available at www.croell.com .

Job Type: Full-time with overtime

Experience: Minimum 5 years in heavy civil construction, including 2 years in a supervisory or field leadership role

Reports to: Project Manager and/or Paving Division Manager

Wage: $90,000 - $110,000 (based on experience and qualifications)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Company-Paid Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, and Bereavement Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• $2000 Sign-On Bonus

Annual Safety Incentive and Clothing Allowance

Job Summary:

Croell, Inc. is seeking an experienced, highly organized Project Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on heavy civil and highway construction projects.

This position is responsible for coordinating subcontractors, supporting Croell's field crews, managing daily construction activities, and ensuring projects progress safely, efficiently, and according to schedule.

The Project Superintendent will play a key role in maximizing crew productivity, coordinating trucking and material deliveries, maintaining accurate daily project documentation, and communicating with project owners, engineers, and owner representatives.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on leader who understands heavy civil construction, anticipates project needs, resolves field challenges, and works closely with project management and field personnel to deliver successful projects.

This position requires regular travel and overtime during peak construction season.

For more information regarding this position, contact Bryson Gambrel at 307-331-0628.

Primary Responsibilities:

Project Coordination and Field Oversight

• Oversee and coordinate daily construction activities on assigned heavy civil and highway projects.
• Manage subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and schedules.
• Work closely with Croell superintendents/foremen and field crews to improve productivity, coordinate operations, and minimize downtime.
• Identify potential conflicts between subcontractors and Croell operations and proactively develop solutions.
• Monitor daily progress and communicate schedule concerns, delays, and potential improvements to project management.

Scheduling and Production

• Assist with daily and weekly scheduling of construction crews, subcontractors, trucking, equipment, and material deliveries.
• Anticipate upcoming work activities and ensure necessary resources.
• Work with project management to develop and maintain short-term construction schedules.
• Help minimize unnecessary costs resulting from delays, poor coordination, or inefficient operations.

Daily Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain accurate, detailed daily project reports documenting construction activities, labor, equipment, subcontractors, trucking, and quantities completed.
• Document weather conditions, site conditions, delays, changed conditions, and other events that may affect project costs or schedules.
• Maintain records of conversations, instructions, field decisions, and issues involving owners, engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Identify and document additional work, potential change orders, and circumstances that may lead to project claims.
• Provide timely updates to project management regarding progress, productivity, project concerns, and upcoming work.

Owner and Subcontractor Relations

• Serve as a primary field contact for project owners, engineers, inspectors, and owner representatives.
• Maintain professional working relationships while protecting Croell's contractual and operational interests.
• Participate in project meetings, progress discussions, and field coordination meetings as needed.
• Communicate owner requests, field changes, and potential contract issues to project management.
• Assist in resolving field disputes and construction-related challenges in a professional and timely manner.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Promote and enforce Croell's safety policies and applicable project safety requirements.
• Coordinate weekly safety meetings and support a strong safety culture among employees and subcontractors.
• Monitor construction activities for compliance with project plans, specifications, and quality requirements.
• Identify potential quality issues early and coordinate corrective action with field supervisors and project management.
• Ensure subcontractors maintain safe working conditions and comply with applicable project requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil or highway construction.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or field leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, aggregate placement, asphalt paving, and general highway construction operations.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, construction crews, trucking, and equipment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to maintain detailed, accurate daily project documentation.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, schedules, and contract requirements.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively interact with owners, engineers, inspectors, subcontractors, and field personnel.
• Understanding of construction production, cost control, and scheduling.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and make timely field decisions.
• Proficiency with computers and electronic daily reporting systems.
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours during peak construction season.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to reach below/at/aboveshoulders
• Pushing/Pulling/Twisting/Bending
• Operate hand and foot controls
• Simple/Firm grasping/Pinching
• Ability to lift/lower/carry over 50 pounds
• Squatting/Stooping/Crouching/Kneeling/Crawling

Croell, Inc. is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

Croell, Inc. is an E-Verify participating employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.