Roadway Superintendent — Lead Heavy Highway Projects

Kokosing, Inc.; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Superintendent to oversee earthwork and highway construction in the Norfolk, VA area.

You will supervise crews, manage safety, and coordinate with Project Engineer and Manager to drive schedule, cost control, and quality across large heavy highway projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field management experience in roadway projects, a clear safety record, and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Journeyman to Foreman to Superintendent progression in construction.
• 10+ years of field management experience in heavy highway/roadway projects preferred.
• Strong roadway/highway project experience and understanding of industry practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage 3 or more Foreman on safe, productive work with a focus on quality.
• Set a Safety 24/7 culture for crews.
• Assist the Project Manager in creating the project schedule.
• Develop 90-day and 3-week schedules for crews.
• Conduct pre-planning and goal setting with crews.
• Oversee costs associated with work items.
• Coordinate manpower, heavy equipment, tooling and material needs for crews.
• Coordinate and schedule subcontractors.

Skills

Safety regulations

Team leadership

Project scheduling

Budget/Cost control

Effective communication

Education

Journeyman to Superintendent progression

10+ years field management experience

Roadway/Highway experience preferred

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Kokosing, Inc. is seeking a Roadway Superintendent to oversee earthwork and highway construction in the Norfolk, VA area.

You will supervise crews, manage safety, and coordinate with Project Engineer and Manager to drive schedule, cost control, and quality across large heavy highway projects. The ideal candidate has 10+ years of field management experience in roadway projects, a clear safety record, and strong communication skills.