Senior Underground Trenching Superintendent — Lead Field Ops

R-2 CONTRACTORS, INC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with 3% match

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors in the United States is seeking an Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations for utility-scale trenching and conduit installation projects nationwide. You will plan manpower, equipment, and schedules while supervising Foremen, operators, and field teams to ensure safe, productive execution.

The role requires strong leadership, deep trenching knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with project managers, customers, and inspectors.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of underground utility, trenching, heavy civil, or utility-scale construction experience.
• Minimum 5 years of experience leading underground trenching operations as a Superintendent or Senior Superintendent.
• Extensive knowledge of high-production trenching and underground installation.
• Experience managing Tesmec trenchers, Vermeer trenchers, rock saws, and related equipment.
• Strong production planning and scheduling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all field operations for utility-scale underground trenching and conduit installation projects
• Plan and coordinate manpower, trenching equipment, materials, subcontractors, and production schedules
• Supervise Foremen, equipment operators, craft personnel, subcontractors, and field teams to ensure safe and productive project execution
• Oversee high-production trenching, single-pass mechanical laying, cable lay box systems, underground conduit installation, bedding placement, warning mesh installation, backfilling, restoration, and quality control activities
• Ensure underground infrastructure is installed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards
• Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, trench profiles, utility layouts, and construction documents
• Coordinate daily activities with Project Managers, customers, inspectors, survey crews, subcontractors, suppliers, and utility representatives
• Monitor production, manpower, equipment utilization, budgets, schedules, and overall project performance
• Oversee the efficient utilization of trenchers, rock saws, cable lay box systems, excavators, loaders, and support equipment
• Identify field challenges early and proactively implement solutions to minimize impacts to safety, quality, and production
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching, mentorship, accountability, and leadership by example
• Maintain complete project documentation, daily reports, production tracking, quality records, and inspection documentation
• Foster a culture centered on safety, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day

Skills

Field leadership

Production planning

Safety compliance

Project coordination

Reading blueprints

Team building

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Tools

Tesmec trenchers

Vermeer trenchers

Rock saws

Cable lay boxes

GPS grade control

Excavators

Loaders

Job description

R-2 Contractors in the United States is seeking an Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations for utility-scale trenching and conduit installation projects nationwide. You will plan manpower, equipment, and schedules while supervising Foremen, operators, and field teams to ensure safe, productive execution.

The role requires strong leadership, deep trenching knowledge, and the ability to coordinate with project managers, customers, and inspectors.