Superintendent, Heavy Civil

Ledcor Group; Eureka (NV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive total rewards package

Opportunities for skill development

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Job summary

Ledcor Group is seeking a Superintendent for their Heavy Civil team in Eureka, Nevada. This role involves providing frontline leadership for earthworks construction activities, overseeing field crews, and ensuring project specifications are met. Collaboration with clients and a commitment to safety and efficiency are key aspects of this position.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of supervisory experience in heavy civil construction, strong problem-solving skills, and a proven ability to manage project schedules. The role demands physical capability and a willingness to work non-traditional hours.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a supervisory role within heavy civil construction, with a focus on earthworks.
• Proven ability to manage project schedules and adapt to changing site conditions.
• Willingness to travel and remain on-site for the duration of projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise civil construction operations to ensure compliance with plans and standards.
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while optimizing labor and material efficiency.
• Enforce site safety protocols that meet or exceed requirements.

Skills

Supervisory experience in heavy civil construction

Strong problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Team leadership

Adaptability to changing site conditions

Job description

As a Superintendent with Ledcor's Heavy Civil team, you will provide frontline leadership for earthworks construction activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and high quality execution throughout your shift. You'll oversee field crews, coordinate daily work plans, monitor production, and ensure all activities align with project specifications, drawings, schedules, and cost objectives.

In this role, you'll be the go-to lead on the ground-driving work methods, troubleshooting issues as they arise, and supporting a productive, engaged crew. You'll also foster strong working relationships with clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers, and fellow site staff to maintain a collaborative and solutions-focused work environment.

We are committed to the long term success and wellbeing of our employees.

Come and join our Heavy Civil Construction team today!

Essential Responsibilities

• Supervise all aspects of civil construction operations, ensuring compliance with approved plans, specifications, and company standards
• Maintain high-quality workmanship while optimizing labor and material efficiency
• Enforce site safety protocols that meet or exceed corporate, client, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor and update construction schedules to meet milestones and production targets
• Review supplier and subcontractor invoices for accuracy and report discrepancies
• Hire and manage hourly field staff in coordination with the Project Manager
• Prepare and process field change orders with client representatives as needed
• Lead planning meetings with Maintenance and Operations to ensure equipment readiness and operational continuity

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in a supervisory role within heavy civil construction, with a strong focus on earthworks
• Proven ability to manage project schedules and adapt to changing site conditions
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify solutions to complex challenges
• Effective communicator who can tailor messaging to various stakeholders
• Collaborative leader who fosters teamwork and consensus
• Willingness to travel and remain on-site for the duration of projects

Working Conditions

• Site based position
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the position which involves sitting, standing, bending, climbing, lifting (up to 75 pounds), working at heights, in confined spaces and in all types of weather conditions (rain, snow, heat etc.)
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule that could include nights and weekends

Additional Information

A competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial well-being. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. For more information about Ledcor's Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page. Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.