Superintendent – Auger Foundations & Heavy Civil Construction

Continental Heavy Civil; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Comprehensive Benefits Package

401(k) Match Program

Opportunities for Career Growth

Job summary

Continental Heavy Civil Corp in Sarasota, FL, seeks an experienced Superintendent to oversee heavy civil projects with a focus on auger foundation operations. You will lead field operations, coordinate multiple crews, and ensure work stays on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of superintendent experience in heavy civil construction, with preferred experience in drilled shafts, auger cast piles, and deep foundations, plus strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with auger foundation work (drilled shafts, auger cast piles) preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specs, and schedules.
• Knowledge of safety and environmental regulations.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather.
• FDOT experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee field operations to ensure safety, on schedule, and within budget.
• Manage auger foundation work and deep foundation operations.
• Coordinate daily activities of field personnel, subcontractors, equipment operators, and suppliers.
• Review project plans, specs, and schedules for efficient execution.
• Assess labor and equipment needs and report to PM.
• Provide technical guidance on methods, sequencing, and equipment.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, inspectors, and stakeholders.
• Serve as primary field liaison between PM and foremen.
• Monitor production, quality, and OSHA compliance.
• Conduct safety meetings and toolbox talks.
• Maintain daily reports of manpower, equipment, weather, progress.
• Identify and resolve field issues to keep schedules.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational

Supervisory

Field ops

Safety

Plan reading

Job description

Superintendent – Auger Foundations & Heavy Civil Construction

Charlotte / Sarasota County, FL

Continental Heavy Civil Corp is seeking an experienced Superintendent to oversee heavy civil construction projects in the Sarasota, FL area, with a strong emphasis on auger foundation operations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated, with the ability to lead field operations, coordinate multiple crews, and solve both routine and complex construction challenges while ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget. This position is based locally in the Sarasota, FL area.

Basic Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of field operations to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Manage and supervise auger foundation work, including drilled shafts, auger cast piles, and other deep foundation operations.
• Coordinate daily activities of field personnel, subcontractors, equipment operators, and suppliers.
• Review project plans, specifications, and schedules to ensure efficient execution of work.
• Assess labor and equipment requirements and communicate staffing needs to the Project Manager.
• Provide technical guidance by recommending construction methods, sequencing, and equipment to maximize productivity and minimize delays.
• Coordinate with surveyors, engineers, inspectors, and project stakeholders throughout construction.
• Serve as the primary field liaison between the Project Manager and Foremen.
• Monitor production, quality control, and compliance with project specifications during auger foundation installation.
• Ensure all onsite personnel follow company safety policies and OSHA regulations.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, inspections, and toolbox talks.
• Maintain accurate daily reports documenting manpower, equipment, production, weather conditions, and project progress.
• Identify and proactively resolve field issues to maintain project schedules and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of Superintendent experience in heavy civil construction.
• Experience managing auger foundation work, including drilled shafts, auger cast piles, or similar deep foundation systems, is strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of heavy equipment, construction sequencing, and field operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations and their application to construction projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and supervisory skills.
• Must be able to work outdoors on various terrain in a wide range of weather conditions.
• FDOT experience is preferred.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather and marine conditions.
• Approximately 60% field work and 40% office/computer-based work.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds on an occasional basis.
• Ability to work near or over water while utilizing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to perform work requiring close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Willingness to travel to project sites throughout Florida and work overtime as project schedules require.

Company Website and Benefits

Company Website: www.chcivil.com

• Competitive Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• 401(k) Match Program
• Opportunities for Career Growth

No per diem or housing provided for this role.

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