Superintendent

Blythe Development Co; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership

Paid Time Off

Vehicle Allowance

Company Cell Phone

401k + matching

Health benefits

Job summary

Blythe Development Co, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Superintendent to lead grading crews across the Carolinas. The role focuses on planning, organizing, and supervising site work, with emphasis on safety, quality, and timely completion of projects.

Ideal candidates have extensive grading experience, strong leadership, and the ability to manage subcontractors, equipment, and schedules while maintaining budget targets and compliance with company policies.

Qualifications

• 10+ years grading experience in commercial and/or residential projects.
• 5+ years supervisory experience on grading crews.
• Experience operating motor grader and related heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry 50+ lbs.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and lead grading crews on site.
• Coordinate construction activities according to priorities and plans.
• Prepare schedules and monitor attendance and production of crews/subcontractors.
• Schedule material quantities and deliveries; determine trucking needs.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are met; monitor costs and budget.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Supervision

Planning & organizing

Safety compliance

Tools

Motor grader operation

Job description

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

We are currently looking for additional grading superintendents to join our team across the Carolina's.

General Description

The Superintendent completes construction projects by planning, organizing, and controlling projects; completing quality inspections; supervising sub-contractors and staff. The Superintendent also ensures all employees and sub-contractors are adhering to policies and procedures. This job description may also perform a wide variety of tasks, transferring from one task to another as the work flow dictates.

Key Duties

• Plan, organize and lead grading crew(s)
• Coordinating construction work according to priorities and plans
• Producing schedules and monitoring attendance and production of crew and subcontractors
• Schedule material quantities and deliveries. Determine trucking needs and schedule
• Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Use of heavy equipment and supervision of the use of heavy equipment - Monitor costs and ensure project remains within budget
• Prepare progress reports for project management
• Maintain the necessary documentation including the relative field permissions and licenses
• Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes

Requirements

• Experience operating a motor grader and other relevant heavy equipment
• 10+ years commercial and/or residential grading experience
• 5+ years supervisory experience
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ lbs

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Allowance
• Company-provided Cell Phone
• 401k + matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs

EEO Employer

Drug-Free Workplace