Senior Field Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction

F.O. Day Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects, including site development, grading, excavation and paving.

You will ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, interfacing with field crews, project management and clients. The role requires 10+ years of field experience with supervisory duties, ability to read plans and specifications, and strong knowledge of safety practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of construction field experience, including supervisory experience.
• Ability to read plans and specifications.
• Knowledge of safety policies, PPE, and site safety procedures.
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily/weekly field activities; interpret plans and schedules; coordinate crews, subcontractors, equipment, materials, deliveries and site access.
• Lead foremen, operators, laborers, drivers and subcontractors; set priorities and productivity expectations; coordinate with dispatch, maintenance and project management.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements; support toolbox talks, hazard assessments and inspections; correct unsafe conditions and report incidents, near misses and property damage.
• Monitor workmanship, grades, elevations, materials and production quality; arrange inspections and corrective action; maintain accurate daily reports, quantities and production records.
• Track schedule, labor, equipment and material use; report delays, breakdowns, changed conditions and potential change orders; help reduce waste, rework and avoidable costs.
• Communicate job progress, site conditions, weather impacts and issues promptly; coordinate with customers and project partners; support punch lists, final inspections and closeout.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Read plans & specs

Site development

Safety compliance

Travel between sites

Job description

Francis O. Day Co., Inc. is seeking a Project Superintendent to oversee daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects, including site development, grading, excavation and paving.

You will ensure work is performed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget, interfacing with field crews, project management and clients. The role requires 10+ years of field experience with supervisory duties, ability to read plans and specifications, and strong knowledge of safety practices.