Superintendent

Watson Excavating; Turbotville (Northumberland County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid holidays

Vacation days

Job summary

Watson Excavating, located in Turbotville, PA, is seeking a Superintendent to manage up to 4 crews across diverse projects ranging from $50K to $1M. You will coordinate production schedules, support crew performance, and maintain safety and quality. Ideal candidates have extensive excavation knowledge and experience leading teams. The position offers stability with local projects, full health coverage, and additional benefits like company-provided work gear and retirement contributions.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of site excavation and planning.
• Proven experience leading teams in multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to keep people and schedules in sync.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate weekly production schedules across various projects.
• Meet with crews to confirm progress and identify delays.
• Support crews when production slips by troubleshooting and adjusting workflow.

Skills

Site excavation knowledge

Crew leadership

Problem-solving

Coordination of schedules

Hands-on work ethic

Tools

GPS

Estimating/scheduling software

Job description

We’re a third-generation earthwork contractor with deep roots and long-term partners who trust our work. As a small, hands‑on team, we stay close to the field. You’ll often see the owners on site running equipment and pitching in with the crew. Our projects range from commercial and residential to agricultural work, covering clearing, demolition, grading, utilities, and paving prep.

How You’ll Contribute

As our first Superintendent hire, you'll keep up to 4 crews flowing across a unique mix of commercial, residential, and agricultural projects from $50K - $1M. This role blends field know-how with operational judgment, perfect for someone who can plan weekly production, coordinate crews and equipment, and step in when needed to keep jobs safe, efficient, and on track.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Coordinate weekly production schedules in partnership with the office, setting realistic goals that balance crew capacity, travel time, and equipment availability across multiple small to mid-size projects including clearing, demolition, site grading, utility installation, pave prep, and topsoil placement.
• Meet with crews daily to confirm progress, identify delays early, and keep jobs on track, protecting both schedule and margin on projects where every hour counts.
• Support crews when production slips, stepping in to troubleshoot, adjust workflow, or shift manpower and equipment to recover lost ground without compromising safety or quality.
• Allocate equipment and resources to where they’re needed most each day, maximizing uptime and minimizing idle costs across dispersed job sites.
• Leverage CloudRig and GPS data to track field performance, provide clear feedback, and reinforce accountability while helping refine systems for future jobs.
• Remain local, with projects typically within an hour of Turbotville, PA.

What You Bring

• You know site excavation inside and out, the sequence, the timing, the feel of the dirt, and what comes next before anyone has to say it.
• You’ve built your credibility by coming up through the field, learning the work firsthand, earning respect through experience, and respecting the experience already on site.
• You've led crews of 15+ on multiple concurrent projects.
• Your ability to keep people, equipment, and schedules in sync solves real problems and can turn a team that answers only to us into one that sees you as the person who makes their work smoother, safer, and more successful.
• You don’t hesitate to roll up your sleeves when the job calls for it, jumping in alongside the crew because you understand the work, care about the outcome, and lead by example instead of title.

Even Better But Not Required

• Experience using estimating/scheduling software
• GPS experience, both in machinery and using data collector to set up jobs

What’s In It For You

Position-Specific Perks

• Company truck

Tools & Technology

• Work with modern equipment including a full fleet of new trucks and machines, GPS on four units, and data collector for setup and layout.
• Use practical software tools that support efficiency, including estimating and scheduling programs, GPS integration, and CloudRig for production tracking and field performance visibility.
• Be part of a company that’s constantly upgrading and improving systems, including the relaunch of CloudRig to better fit how our team works.

Stability & Local Work

• Enjoy steady, year-round work within an hour of Turbotville, PA. No long-distance travel or seasonal layoffs.
• Our tight-knit crew sticks together, with most team members having two or more years here, a consistency that keeps training light and productivity high.

Pay & Benefits

• Company‑provided work shirts, hard hats, and gear allowance for Ariat Crew apparel.
• Full health coverage (single through family), plus vision, life insurance, and short‑ and long‑term disability.
• Company-paid retirement: We contribute $1.50 per hour worked, whether you contribute or not.
• 10 paid holidays and 5 days of vacation to start.
• Annual performance bonuses with plans for a structured system that ties rewards to measurable results.

Culture & Growth

• Be part of a family‑run company where the owners stay hands‑on and involved.
• Join a team that values stability, respect, and collaboration. People here know each other, and it shows in the way we work.
• Follow a clear learning pathway with transparent pay ranges, expectations, and advancement steps.
• Get regular feedback and recognition, without unnecessary formality. Raises and reviews happen naturally as performance grows.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job‑related qualifications and merit.