Superintendent

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC; Henderson (CO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Weekly Pay

401(k) and Employer Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Life/Disability Insurance

Work/Life Balance

Job summary

Sunland Asphalt & Construction, LLC is seeking a Superintendent for Metro Traffic Solutions (MTS) to direct field personnel and ensure successful job completion. The role involves managing schedules, quality, and compliance with safety regulations.

The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of heavy construction experience and excellent communication skills. This full-time position is based in Denver, Colorado, requiring willingness to travel to job sites.

Benefits include competitive pay, health benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of heavy construction experience.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must be fluent in English, able to speak, read, and write.

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise field personnel in job completion.
• Manage production schedules and ensure job quality and safety.
• Develop and maintain quality controls.

Skills

Customer/Client Focus

Communication Proficiency

Leadership

Project Management

Problem Solving

Time Management

Ethical Conduct

Safety Awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

FMCSA English proficiency certification

Job description

Position Title

Superintendent – Metro Traffic Solutions (MTS)

Location

Denver, Colorado

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay and Paid Time Off
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Work/Life Balance and Community Involvement
• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Health, Dental, Vision)
• Life/Disability Insurance
• Award Winning Peers & Projects
• Foundation Built on Safety

Position Purpose

The Superintendent for Metro Traffic Solutions (MTS) directs and supervises field personnel in the successful completion of jobs.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Employee shall perform all duties and responsibilities with Sunland's Core Values at the forefront.
• Supervise Foreman and Assistant Superintendents; indirectly oversee field personnel.
• Ensure jobs are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet customer's expectations.
• Manage B2W time management, ensuring cost, time, material, fuel, and equipment are entered properly.
• Serve as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy.
• Foster a safety culture that promotes and enforces safe work practices and proactively identifies and remedies job‑site hazards.
• Set the production schedule along with the Production Manager and General Superintendent.
• Establish, coordinate, review, manage, and adjust all ongoing production activities and methods for completion of jobs.
• Ensure that all major department projects have pre‑construction conferences scheduled and held.
• Collaborate with Production Manager, General Superintendent, and Project Manager to ensure resources (human, material, and equipment) are properly managed, utilized, and accurately accounted for.
• Develop and modify work processes to ensure the highest standards for quality, productivity, and profitability.
• Attend bid reviews and pre‑construction conferences.
• Apply for/pull any needed permits for project start‑up.
• Make certain that all jobs are reviewed and correctly laid out before crews arrive on site.
• Develop and maintain quality controls.
• Represent the Company and interact professionally with customers, vendors, subcontractors, and the public.
• Develop and maintain an ongoing training system for all employees in the department.
• Motivate, mentor, and develop direct reports.
• Complete administrative tasks promptly and efficiently, including: monthly inventory reports, daily job sheets, coding of invoices, job‑site hazard analysis, mileage reports, employee time sheets and any other required reports.
• Administer D.O.T. and CDL compliance for all department employees.
• Any and all other duties assigned. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

• This position has overall supervisory responsibility for all division paving operations.

Competencies

• Customer/Client Focus, Communication Proficiency and Collaboration Skills.
• Leadership, Decision Making, Safety and Project Management.
• Problem Solving, Thoroughness and Time Management.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Customer Focus – Customer Orientation.
• Ownership – Results Driven, Performance, Time and Stress Management and Composure.
• Relationships – Teamwork Orientation, Diversity, and Inclusion.
• Ethics – Honesty, Integrity, Do the Right Thing.
• Safety – The Foundation of Everything We Do.

Safety

• This position is considered a safety‑sensitive position and is subject to the company's drug and alcohol policy, as well as all OSHA regulations.
• All employees must wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Serves as a safety ambassador by complying with federal, state, and local laws, as well as Company safety policy, enforcing safe work practices, and proactively identifying and remedying worksite hazards.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Operating at professional construction sites: communication, reading printed materials, stamina, lifting, handling up to 50 pounds, climbing stairs and/or ladders, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting overhead, moving around safety requirements.
• Required to work on project sites and operate vehicles, trailers, machinery, equipment and other tools within local, state and federal safety guidelines.
• Works outdoors, frequently for long periods of time in all weather, including extreme hot and cold temperatures.
• Potential exposure to chemicals, vapors, pollutants, viruses, gases, uneven surfaces, loud noises, moving vehicles or machines, dust/debris.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

• This is a full‑time position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel

• Must be willing to travel to any and all jobsites without exception (including staying away from home if necessary).

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years heavy construction experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced education, professional training and construction experience are desirable.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Must be fluent in English, i.e., must be able to speak, read and write English.
• Must meet FMCSA English proficiency requirements under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), including the ability to read and speak English, understand highway signs, respond to official inquiries, and make required entries on reports and records. All CDL drivers will be required to complete and pass an English proficiency assessment.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

• A current driver's license. A CDL license is preferred and may be required for some departments/divisions.

AAP/EEO Statement

Sunland Asphalt is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. Sunland Asphalt, LLC. is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.