Superintendent

C. A. Murren & Sons Company, Inc.; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Career development plan

Job summary

C. A. Murren & Sons Company, Inc.

in the Greater Herndon area seeks a Site Superintendent specializing in pipe and earthwork to lead heavy civil construction crews on underground utilities projects. The role requires planning mass grading, excavation, trenching and pipe installation to meet project goals while maintaining safety and quality. You will develop three-week look-ahead schedules, review time sheets, and ensure daily readiness for field execution.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage).
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate project information timely and accurately to stakeholders.
• Develop plans for earthwork and pipe installation activities.
• Lead crews to execute safely, efficiently, and per project goals.
• Review time sheets and ensure correct time and quantities.
• Maintain Daily Activity Reports and project photos.
• Align manpower and equipment for optimal results.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Maintain customer relationships throughout the project.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading drawings

Scheduling

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Job description

Superintendent, Specializing in Pipe & Earthwork

Greater Herndon, VA area

Are you a proactive problem solver who enjoys working with facts and data? Once you’ve been trained, do you prefer to work independently and get things done? Do you agonize over details and make sure all your work is performed correctly the first time? Do you quickly become an expert in the subject matter you’re working in? If you enjoy working within systems, improving efficiency, and solving problems, we’d like to hear from you.

We are seeking a Site Superintendent with experience in heavy civil construction, specifically underground utilities and earthwork operations. This role requires someone who understands the sequencing of mass grading, excavation, trenching, and pipe installation, and who can lead crews to execute safely, efficiently, and in alignment with project goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate relevant project information to the appropriate people in a timely and accurate manner
• Understand project requirements and identify and develop plans for risks and opportunities
• Develop and execute a detailed plan for both earthwork and pipe installation activities
• Ensure all work is performed safely and according to project requirements the first time
• Ensure crews are prepared daily for execution through defined planning processes
• Oversee mass grading, excavation, trenching, backfill, compaction, and underground utility installation
• Review time sheets and utilize the Quantity Log to ensure correct time and quantities
• Develop and orchestrate work from a three-week schedule-look schedule aligned with the overall project schedule
• Meet project execution and production goals; minimize rework
• Create and maintain accurate Daily Activity Reports and job photos
• Align manpower and equipment for optimal results while creating field personnel development opportunities
• Protect and maintain all company and rental equipment and property
• Compile daily labor hour review reports to ensure time and quantities align with the budget
• Weekly review and analyzes of project’s manpower and equipment
• Ensure timely reporting of all accidents, incidents, rework, damage, and near misses
• Maintain customer relationships by staying engaged throughout the project

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Superintendent in heavy civil construction
• Proven experience with underground utilities (water, sewer, storm drainage)
• Strong understanding of earthwork, grading, trench safety, and utility installation sequencing
• Ability to read and interpret civil construction drawings, plans and specifications
• Experience developing and managing three-week look-ahead schedules
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Requirements

• Must have valid driver's license
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must participate in pre-employment and random drug screening program.
• Subject to a background screening process

C.A. Murren is a full-service, well established industrial, civil, and power industry contractor performing work throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic United States with offices located in Georgia, Florida, South Carolina and Virginia. For more than 40 years, we have offered the highest levels of industrial site development performance, and we are proud of our long legacy of serving the Southeast. Our philosophy is to focus on both the human element and the high quality, sustainable construction that makes us who we are. We are completely dedicated to serving our clients and the team members who make C. A. Murren a team and family-oriented experience like few others. We pride ourselves in over 40 years of safety and quality work in the heavy civil construction industry. This position is based out of our Herndon area office in Herndon, VA. Also, please check out our company.

https://camurren.com/about-us/

Benefits

• We have an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K match!
• We also have a career development plan which offers continued growth for your career goals!

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