Senior Utility-Scale Trenching Superintendent

R-2 Contractors; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations across nationwide project sites. You will safely plan, coordinate, and oversee trenching and conduit installation for utility-scale projects while developing field leaders and ensuring on-schedule delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in underground trenching, 5+ years in supervisory roles, and extensive knowledge of trenching equipment and safety.

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.
• Experience with high-production trenching, underground conduit installation, and related equipment.

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 trenching operations and underground conduit installation, bedding placement, and quality control.
• Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, trench profiles, 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.
• Develop Foremen and future Superintendents through coaching and leadership by example.
• Maintain project documentation and safety culture.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety

Communication

Problem-solving

Willingness to travel

Tools

Tesmec trenchers

Vermeer trenchers

Rock saws

Cable lay box systems

Excavators

Loaders

GPS grade control systems

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Underground Trenching Superintendent to lead field operations across nationwide project sites. You will safely plan, coordinate, and oversee trenching and conduit installation for utility-scale projects while developing field leaders and ensuring on-schedule delivery.

The role requires 10+ years in underground trenching, 5+ years in supervisory roles, and extensive knowledge of trenching equipment and safety.