Superintendent

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible Spending Account

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Military Leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Saiia Construction is seeking a Superintendent to manage all operational aspects at a Birmingham, AL site. You will interface with customers, oversee manpower, safety, scheduling, equipment use and budget performance while ensuring project goals are met.

Ideal candidates bring strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience in heavy civil or waste industry settings, with regulatory knowledge and readiness to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years waste industry management experience with 2 years landfill operating exposure.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; high school diploma or GED required.
• Valid driver's license and OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Knowledge of EPA, state EPA, DOT, OSHA, MSHA regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manages site's performance in sales, operations, safety, administration, asset use, and budget.
• Leads customer interface, manpower planning, and project scheduling.
• Ensures timely billing, timesheets, invoices, and monthly reporting.
• Plans schedules and coordinates equipment orders, PMs and service.
• Follows contract specs, handles change orders, and supports bids.
• Participates in accident investigations and risk management.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Documentation reading

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Process improvement

Multitasking

Leadership

Timekeeping software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree in business/ops management

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Timekeeping software

Job description

Superintendent

Job Locations: US-AL-BIRMINGHAM | US-AL-BIRMINGHAM

• Requisition ID: 2026-67191
• # of Openings: 2
• Candidate Search Category (Portal Searching): Construction
• Service Line (UKG): Name: SCC-SAIIA Construction Co

Overview

Position Overview: The Superintendent is responsible for all operational aspects of the site, including customer interface, manpower, safety, scheduling, equipment utilization and budget performance.

Company Overview

Founded by Sam Saiia as Birmingham Excavating Co. in 1946, the company now known as Saiia Construction is an industrial heavy civil contractor of choice for the power generation, mineral and aggregate mining, and pulp and paper markets. With more than 630 pieces of construction machinery in our fleet, over 500 employees, and experience working in 11 states, we have the resources and knowledge to complete projects of any scale. As a MasTec Company, we are poised for continued growth and an exciting future!

Saiia Construction is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority-owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

Manages project's performance in the areas of sales, operations, employee safety, administration, asset use, maintenance and security, and profit and loss to ensure project achieves and exceeds Company goals.

• Demonstrates leadership qualities that instill confidence from both customer, vendors and employees.
• Ensures high quality customer service is provided consistently within and from the jobsite's operational team.
• Evaluates the project's performance and recommends new strategies for performance improvement.
• Ensures project has required equipment, personnel, tools and work plan to maximize efficiency.
• Implements operating procedures and ensure work standards are met.
• Ensures information for monthly billings is submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensures timesheets for the project are prepared, coded, and submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensures invoices are submitted in a timely manner.
• Prepares reports for timely submission to applicable entities/departments.
• Inspects the jobsite and equipment used, to include observing its care and maintenance.
• Prepares work schedules based on customer requirements.
• Responsible for coordinating with the equipment center on internal equipment orders, PMs and service.
• Has thorough knowledge of contract specifications and executing change order(s) as needed.
• Participates in proposal preparation and job estimating (bidding) for additional work.
• Participates in accident / incident investigations to determine cause and solutions.
• Ensures project objectives are completed on time and within budget.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of EPA, state EPA, DOT, OSHA, MSHA and other related state and federal regulations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal communication across various levels of the organization and with external customers and vendors.
• Ability to plan for and execute planned improvements and action items.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Strong leadership, coaching and motivational skills.
• Knowledge and experience using computers, tablets and smartphones and different software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Timekeeping software.
• Ability to develop materials and make presentations.
• Approach and complete work in a meticulous, thorough and timely manner.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance standards as outlined in the employee handbook guidelines.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, organizes, and manages the work at the jobsite location to ensure the work is accomplished in a manner consistent with organizational expectations and requirements.
• Provide guidance to team members and monitors their performance, discipline, and attendance on regular basis using policies and procedures laid out in the Saiia Handbook.
• Responsible for development of employees.

Educational and Experience Requirements

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Bachelor's degree in business, operations management or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years waste industry management experience with a minimum of 2 years landfill operating experience and or significant experience working around paper mills or civil construction sites where heavy equipment is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Office setting at site construction trailer.
• Exposure to extreme temperatures in the field - hot and cold.
• May be exposed to chemicals, refuse and dirt in trucks as well as landfill, industrial and civil, powerplant site locations.
• Moderate noise levels.
• Other risks associated with working around heavy machines, tools and trucks.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• Must have and maintain a valid state issued Driver's License with driving record that meets Saiia's risk management guidelines.
• May require SWANA MOLO or other landfill certification training based on customer and location requirements.
• Must have and maintain OSHA 30-hour certification.
• Must maintain site specific safety certifications based on customer requirements.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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