Superintendent (Heavy Civil)

Jobot; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Heavy Civil Superintendent to lead field operations on major infrastructure projects, including highways, bridges, and utilities. With 7+ years in superintendent or field leadership roles, you will coordinate crews, subcontractors, and equipment to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Ideal candidates read blueprints, manage daily planning, and enforce OSHA standards. Travel to project sites is required, and a valid driver's license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience within heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience supervising roadway, highway, bridge, underground utility, grading, earthwork, paving, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and productivity.
• Experience managing field operations from project startup through final completion.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and self-perform crews.
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, county, or other public infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe, compliant job sites.
• Experience leading daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and coordinating work between multiple trades.
• Ability to identify field issues, troubleshoot construction challenges, and implement effective solutions while minimizing schedule impacts.
• Proven ability to maintain project schedules while ensuring quality workmanship and cost-effective execution.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Experience documenting daily reports, production quantities, inspections, and project progress.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software, project management platforms, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations on high-profile infrastructure projects from startup through final completion.
• Coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and self-perform crews.
• Oversee safety programs, daily/weekly planning, and coordination between trades.
• Read and interpret drawings, specs, contracts, and schedules to maintain schedule integrity.
• Identify field issues, trouble shoot challenges, and implement cost-effective solutions.

Job description

Heavy Civil Superintendent Needed for a Top Tier, High Paying Construction Contractor!

Salary: $120,000 - $155,000 per year

A bit about us

Our client is a well-established heavy civil contractor recognized for delivering complex infrastructure projects that improve transportation networks and local communities. This company specializes in highway and roadway construction, bridge construction, grading, underground utilities, concrete structures, asphalt paving, and other large-scale public infrastructure projects. With a strong reputation for safety, quality craftsmanship, and operational excellence, our client has built long-term relationships with public agencies, municipalities, and private clients. Through continued investment in its people, equipment, and technology, this company remains committed to delivering projects safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

Why join us

Joining this company means becoming part of a team that values safety, integrity, and excellence in project execution. Superintendents are empowered to lead field operations on high-profile infrastructure projects while working alongside experienced project managers, engineers, and skilled craft professionals. This company offers long-term career stability, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to oversee challenging projects that leave a lasting impact on the communities they serve. Employees are supported by a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional development, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Job Details

• 7+ years of Superintendent or field leadership experience within heavy civil construction.
• Proven experience supervising roadway, highway, bridge, underground utility, grading, earthwork, paving, or transportation infrastructure projects.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, equipment, and productivity.
• Experience managing field operations from project startup through final completion.
• Ability to coordinate and supervise subcontractors, vendors, equipment, and self-perform crews.
• Experience working on DOT, municipal, county, or other public infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, contracts, and project schedules.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and a demonstrated commitment to maintaining safe, compliant job sites.
• Experience leading daily planning meetings, safety meetings, and coordinating work between multiple trades.
• Ability to identify field issues, troubleshoot construction challenges, and implement effective solutions while minimizing schedule impacts.
• Proven ability to maintain project schedules while ensuring quality workmanship and cost-effective execution.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with owners, inspectors, engineers, subcontractors, and internal project teams.
• Experience documenting daily reports, production quantities, inspections, and project progress.
• Working knowledge of scheduling software, project management platforms, and Microsoft Office is preferred.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

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