Roadway Superintendent, Heavy Civil / VDOT

Rare Bird Recruiting; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Job summary

Rare Bird Recruiting, LLC is seeking a Roadway Superintendent for active heavy civil projects in the Richmond area, with relocation offered from Virginia Beach / Hampton Roads. The role involves leading roadway and underground utility crews on highway projects, coordinating subcontractors, and ensuring safety and schedule adherence.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in heavy civil roadway/utility supervision, VDOT experience, strong plans interpretation, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil roadway and/or underground utility leadership at superintendent or senior foreman level.
• VDOT or DOT roadway experience is a big plus.
• Knowledge of grading, storm drainage, utilities and paving sequencing.

Responsibilities

• Run day-to-day field operations on roadway and utility projects.
• Lead roadway, grading, drainage and underground utility crews and foremen.
• Coordinate subcontractors, equipment and material deliveries; manage schedule.

Skills

Roadway project leadership

Plans and specs reading

VDOT/DOT experience

OSHA 30

HeavyJob / field software

Valid driver's license

Tools

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.