Senior Field Superintendent - Underground Utilities

Targeted HR Consulting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Annual bonus

Per diem $105/day (70 miles+)

Company-issued iPad

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Per diem program for >70 miles travel

Job summary

Targeted HR Consulting is assisting a well-established heavy civil contractor in Columbia, South Carolina, to hire a hands-on Superintendent with a strong background in underground utilities and site development. The role directs field operations across multiple projects, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will lead crews, coordinate multiple sites, read and interpret construction drawings, and maintain schedules while enforcing OSHA/MSHA

Qualifications

• Experience as a Superintendent in heavy civil construction.
• Strong background managing underground utility installation including water systems, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, trenching and excavation.
• Experience supervising multiple crews and projects simultaneously.
• Thorough understanding of grading, excavation, road construction, and site development.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications.
• Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily field operations on heavy civil construction projects.
• Lead multiple Foremen and field crews across several job sites.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented culture focused on safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ensure projects remain on schedule and within production goals.
• Attend owner meetings, preconstruction meetings, and jobsite coordination meetings.
• Coordinate equipment deliveries and material procurement.
• Work closely with Project Engineers to ensure layouts, submittals, and materials are completed on schedule.
• Schedule inspections and maintain communication with engineers and owners.
• Perform routine field inspections to monitor quality, productivity, and safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Reading drawings

Job description

Targeted HR Consulting is assisting a well-established heavy civil contractor in Columbia, South Carolina, to hire a hands-on Superintendent with a strong background in underground utilities and site development. The role directs field operations across multiple projects, focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and client satisfaction.

Ideal candidates will lead crews, coordinate multiple sites, read and interpret construction drawings, and maintain schedules while enforcing OSHA/MSHA