Senior Site Superintendent - Excavation & Civil

Delaware Valley Paving Co. Inc; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Delaware Valley Excavation is seeking a seasoned Site Superintendent to manage field operations for excavation, site development, and heavy civil projects. You will coordinate field activities, lead foremen and crews, and ensure work complies with plans, specs, and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills to connect field operations with project management and deliver projects on schedule and to quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive field leadership experience on excavation/heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, elevations, and schedules.
• Strong safety focus with OSHA compliance.
• Proven ability to coordinate multiple crews and subcontractors.
• Excellent communication with project stakeholders.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all daily field operations for assigned projects.
• Provide leadership and direction to Site Foremen, field crews, operators, laborers, and other project personnel.
• Coordinate subcontractors, vendors, equipment, materials, and deliveries to maintain project schedules.
• Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, schedules, and contract requirements prior to and throughout construction.
• Develop short-term field plans and coordinate upcoming work with Project Managers and Foremen.
• Monitor project schedules and production to ensure milestones and completion dates are achieved.
• Identify potential scheduling, production, manpower, equipment, or material issues and proactively develop solutions.
• Ensure field work is performed according to plans, specifications, elevations, grades, and quality requirements.
• Oversee excavation, grading, earthwork, drainage, utility installation, site preparation, and related site development activities.
• Coordinate with Project Managers regarding project progress, schedule changes, field conditions, change orders, and additional work.
• Maintain communication with customers, general contractors, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Ensure proper jobsite documentation is maintained, including daily reports, manpower, equipment usage, deliveries, production, and project conditions.
• Monitor labor and equipment productivity and work with project management to maximize efficiency.
• Ensure crews have the necessary information, equipment, materials, and resources to successfully complete scheduled work.
• Conduct and participate in project meetings, safety meetings, and coordination meetings as required.
• Enforce company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and project-specific safety procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and professional jobsite.
• Monitor workmanship and quality throughout the project and address deficiencies promptly.
• Assist with project startup, mobilization, sequencing, and closeout activities.
• Provide coaching, training, and performance feedback to Foremen and field personnel.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, professionalism, and effective communication throughout field operations.
• Perform additional duties as necessary to support successful project completion.

Skills

Leadership

Plans interpretation

Earthwork / Excavation

OSHA safety knowledge

Communication skills

Crew supervision

Job description

Delaware Valley Excavation is seeking a seasoned Site Superintendent to manage field operations for excavation, site development, and heavy civil projects. You will coordinate field activities, lead foremen and crews, and ensure work complies with plans, specs, and safety standards.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills to connect field operations with project management and deliver projects on schedule and to quality standards.