Senior Site Superintendent — Heavy Civil Projects

Elitesi; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement plan

401(k) matching

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance/AD&D

Voluntary Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Sick Leave

Job summary

Elite Surface Infrastructure in Englewood, CO is seeking a Project Site Superintendent to lead field operations for heavy civil construction projects ranging from $100k to $20M+. You will oversee crews, production, safety, quality, and coordination with the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing subcontractors, tracking production, and maintaining schedules while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; Construction Management or related degree preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in heavy civil construction field operations.
• Proven experience supervising crews and managing field production.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, equipment, and safety regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and grading plans.
• Experience with GPS machine control and grade checking preferred.
• Proficiency with field reporting software (HCSS HeavyJob or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of contract administration and change order management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all field operations and daily production activities on assigned projects.
• Supervise and coordinate foremen, crew leaders, and field personnel.
• Ensure projects are built according to plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor daily production rates and maintain project schedules.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and labor resources for optimal productivity.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a safe work environment for all field personnel.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and safety meetings with crews.
• Coordinate with Project Manager on project status, issues, and schedule updates.
• Review plans and specifications to identify field constructability issues.
• Manage subcontractor activities and ensure compliance with project requirements.
• Track daily quantities, production, and labor hours using field reporting systems.
• Identify and communicate potential change orders and scope changes.
• Resolve field issues and make on-site decisions to maintain progress.
• Ensure proper installation and testing of utilities and infrastructure.
• Maintain positive relationships with owners, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Mentor and develop foremen and crew leaders for career advancement.

Skills

Supervising crews

Reading plans

Safety regulations

Leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction Management or related degree

Tools

GPS machine control

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Elite Surface Infrastructure in Englewood, CO is seeking a Project Site Superintendent to lead field operations for heavy civil construction projects ranging from $100k to $20M+. You will oversee crews, production, safety, quality, and coordination with the Project Manager.

Responsibilities include reviewing plans, managing subcontractors, tracking production, and maintaining schedules while ensuring compliance with all safety regulations. Strong leadership and communication are essential.