Road Construction Superintendent

Palmetto Corp; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Corp is seeking a Road Construction Superintendent to lead daily field operations in Greer, SC. You will supervise foremen, crew members, and subcontractors, ensuring safe, on-time, on-budget delivery of road construction, paving, grading, and site development projects.

You will partner with project management, safety, and leadership to maintain production standards, monitor performance, and address issues promptly. Valid driver’s license and readiness to travel are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Extensive experience supervising road construction and crews.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret plans, specs, and schedules.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between sites.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily road construction, paving, grading, and site development.
• Lead foremen and crews, ensure safety and production standards.
• Coordinate resources to meet project schedules and budgets.
• Maintain daily reports, records, and documentation accuracy.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to project specs.

Skills

Field Operations

Leadership

Communication

Safety

Scheduling

Problem Solving

Documentation

Travel

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Thank you for your interest in joining our team.

Position Description

The Road Construction Superintendent is responsible for overseeing daily field operations for road construction, paving, grading, and site-development projects. This position provides leadership and direction to foremen, crew members, equipment operators, truck drivers, and subcontractors to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.

The Superintendent serves as a key connection between field operations, project management, safety, and company leadership. This role requires strong leadership, communication, organizational skills, problem-solving abilities, and a hands‑on approach to managing crews and maintaining production standards.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Field Operations & Production

• Oversee daily road construction, grading, paving, and site-development activities.
• Coordinate crews, equipment, materials, trucking, and subcontractors to maintain efficient workflow.
• Monitor daily production goals and ensure work is completed according to project schedules.
• Identify operational challenges and implement solutions to minimize delays and downtime.
• Conduct regular field visits to evaluate progress, productivity, equipment utilization, and work quality.
• Ensure foremen maintain accurate daily reports, production records, truck mileage, equipment hours, and other required documentation.
• Communicate project updates, scheduling needs, and operational concerns to management.
• Coordinate resources between crews and projects as operational needs change.

2. Safety & Compliance

• Promote and enforce Palmetto Corp’s safety expectations and commitment to ensuring every employee goes home safely.
• Ensure crews follow company safety policies, applicable OSHA requirements, DOT regulations, and project-specific safety procedures.
• Work closely with the Safety Department to address hazards, incidents, near misses, and corrective actions.
• Ensure required safety meetings, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately and timely.
• Address unsafe work practices immediately and hold employees accountable for compliance.
• Support incident investigations and ensure appropriate reporting and follow‑up occur.
• Ensure employees have the required training, personal protective equipment, and resources to perform their jobs safely.

3. Crew Leadership & Employee Accountability

• Provide direction, coaching, and support to foremen and field personnel.
• Set clear expectations for attendance, productivity, conduct, safety, and job performance.
• Monitor crew performance and address concerns promptly.
• Work with Human Resources and Safety regarding employee relations issues, disciplinary matters, investigations, and corrective actions.
• Ensure employee concerns are communicated through the appropriate channels.
• Support employee development, training, retention, and recognition.
• Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and a positive work environment.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are applied consistently across crews.

4. Project Coordination & Scheduling

• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, dispatch, plant personnel, trucking, and other departments to support project requirements.
• Review upcoming work schedules and determine labor, equipment, materials, and trucking needs.
• Communicate changes in project scope, field conditions, delays, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project progress against established schedules and production expectations.
• Help identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and control costs.
• Ensure crews understand project plans, specifications, and daily work assignments.

5. Quality Control & Workmanship

• Ensure work is performed according to plans, specifications, applicable standards, and customer expectations.
• Monitor grading, compaction, paving operations, asphalt placement, elevations, slopes, and finished surfaces as applicable.
• Coordinate with quality control personnel, survey teams, inspectors, and project managers.
• Identify deficiencies and ensure corrective action is taken promptly.
• Maintain communication regarding testing, inspection results, and quality concerns.
• Promote consistent workmanship and professional jobsite standards.
• Monitor equipment condition, utilization, and availability.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance with shop personnel.
• Ensure equipment issues are reported promptly and downtime is minimized.
• Monitor material usage, trucking efficiency, labor hours, and other project costs.
• Identify unnecessary expenses, production losses, and opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure company equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials are used responsibly.

7. Documentation & Communication

• Maintain consistent communication with operations management, project managers, foremen, safety, and Human Resources.
• Review daily reports for accuracy, completeness, and timely submission.
• Ensure production records, labor information, equipment hours, and other required operational documents are maintained.
• Report accidents, employee incidents, customer concerns, project delays, and other significant issues promptly.
• Participate in operational meetings, project reviews, safety meetings, and employee training as required.
• Maintain professional communication with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

Position Requirements

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; additional construction-related education or training preferred.
• Significant experience in road construction, asphalt paving, grading, site development, or heavy civil construction.
• Previous experience supervising crews, foremen, or multiple construction projects.
• Strong understanding of construction methods, equipment, production processes, and jobsite safety.
• Ability to interpret construction plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Experience monitoring production, labor, equipment utilization, and project costs.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast‑ paced field environment.
• Proficiency with daily reporting, basic computer applications, and construction documentation.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable 10 year driving record, as required for the position.
• Ability to travel between job sites and work flexible hours based on project needs.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and uneven terrain.
• Ability to walk construction sites and safely navigate active jobsites.
• Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, asphalt operations, and other typical road construction hazards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees and stakeholders in a field environment.
• Ability to work extended hours, early mornings, nights, or weekends when project schedules require.
• Ability to meet the essential physical demands of the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Performance Expectations

The Road Construction Superintendent is expected to demonstrate:

• Safety: Consistently reinforce safe work practices and address hazards promptly.
• Production: Meet established productivity goals and communicate barriers to performance.
• Accountability: Ensure crews follow company policies, meet expectations, and complete required documentation.
• Quality: Deliver work that meets project specifications and customer expectations.
• Leadership: Develop and support foremen while maintaining clear expectations and consistent follow‑through.
• Communication: Keep management informed of project progress, employee concerns, equipment needs, and operational challenges.
• Cost Awareness: Use labor, equipment, materials, and trucking efficiently.
• Professionalism: Represent Palmetto Corp positively with employees, customers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Palmetto Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We value diversity in our workforce and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.