Roadway Superintendent, Heavy Civil / VDOT

True North Consultants, Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Superintendent to lead on active heavy civil and VDOT projects in Virginia.

This on-site role will oversee roadway, drainage and underground utility crews, with relocation to the Richmond/Central Virginia area available. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of heavy civil roadway/utility supervision, DOT/VDOT project experience, strong plan-reading skills, and a safety-first approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil roadway/utility supervision.
• DOT/VDOT roadway project experience is a big plus.
• Ability to read plans and specifications and maintain accurate quantities.
• Strong understanding of work zone traffic control and safety.
• Valid driver’s license required; OSHA 30 is a plus.
• Experience with field tracking tools (e.g., HCSS HeavyJob) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Run day to day field operations on roadway and utility projects.
• Lead roadway, grading, drainage and underground utility crews and their foremen.
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, equipment and material deliveries.
• Plan the work and manage the project schedule week to week.
• Own jobsite safety, toolbox talks and OSHA compliance.
• Set up and manage work zone traffic control and lane closures.
• Work with VDOT inspectors and project engineers.
• Track installed quantities and daily production.
• Complete daily reports and field documentation.
• Collaborate with the project manager on cost and schedule.

Skills

Roadway experience

VDOT experience

Reading plans & specs

Safety focus

Valid driver's license

OSHA 30 preferred

HCSS HeavyJob

Relocation ready

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Roadway Superintendent, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Location: Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads, VA (projects in the Richmond area, relocation available)

Industry: Heavy Civil / Highway / Utility / Infrastructure Construction

An established self perform heavy civil contractor with work across Virginia and North Carolina is hiring a Roadway Superintendent for active projects in the Richmond area. This is a strong opportunity for a Roadway Superintendent, Utility Superintendent or seasoned General Foreman with VDOT or other DOT roadway experience who wants a stable employer with a long runway of work. You'll run roadway, grading and underground utility crews on highway and roadway projects, much of it VDOT work. Candidates from Hampton Roads, Virginia Beach and anywhere else are welcome, and relocation to the Richmond area is available.

What You'll Be Responsible For

• Run day to day field operations on roadway and utility projects
• Lead roadway, grading, drainage and underground utility crews and their foremen
• Schedule and coordinate subcontractors, equipment and material deliveries
• Plan the work and hold the project schedule week to week
• Own jobsite safety, toolbox talks and OSHA compliance
• Set up and manage work zone traffic control and lane closures
• Work directly with VDOT inspectors and project engineers
• Track installed quantities and daily production
• Complete daily reports, crew time and field documentation
• Work hand in hand with the project manager on cost and schedule

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of heavy civil roadway and/or underground utility experience at the superintendent or senior foreman level
• DOT roadway project experience, VDOT experience a big plus
• Working knowledge of grading, storm drainage, utilities and paving sequencing
• Solid understanding of work zone traffic control
• Able to read plans and specs and keep accurate quantities
• Valid driver's license
• OSHA 30 is a plus
• HCSS HeavyJob or similar field tracking experience is a plus
• Based in the Richmond area or ready to relocate to Central Virginia

Why This Role Is Worth a Conversation

• Full benefits package
• Active projects in the Richmond area now, with more work being pursued in the region
• An established self perform heavy civil contractor working across Virginia and North Carolina with a full pipeline of roadway, highway and utility work
• Room to grow with a contractor that keeps adding projects and people in both states
• Heavy civil work on the kind of projects that build a career.