Superintendent

C.A.Murren; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

401K match

Career development plan

Job summary

C.A. Murren offers a Site Superintendent role in the Herndon, VA area, focusing on heavy civil construction with underground utilities and earthwork. You will lead crews to execute safely, efficiently, and in line with project goals.

The position requires reading civil drawings, developing detailed earthwork plans, and coordinating pipe installation with look-ahead schedules, while maintaining safety and quality standards. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

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.

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.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Underground utilities

Reading drawings

Look-ahead schedules

Leadership

Communication

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. 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! We are seeking a Superintendent with 3+ years of experience with heavy civil construction experience. This position is based out of our Herndon area office in Herndon, VA. If you are passionate about construction and have 3+ years’ experience as a Superintendent for heavy civil sites,