Superintendent - Heavy Civil Construction - desire utilities experience

Hatteras Capital Advisors; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay option

Excellent medical/dental/vision

401k with match

Bonus eligible

Company vehicle or allowance

Company iPad for field use

Job summary

Heavy Civil Site Development Company is seeking a Superintendent with utilities experience to guide field activities on multiple projects in Central SC. You will lead foremen and crews, enforce MSHA/OSHA compliance, and coordinate with project engineers to ensure on-time material submission and layout accuracy.

Ideal candidates will have extensive equipment operation knowledge, strong safety leadership, and the ability to manage scheduling and client meetings while maintaining a professional,

Qualifications

• MSHA and OSHA regulations knowledge required.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (dozers, loaders, excavators, etc.).
• Ability to communicate effectively in English is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead field activities on projects ensuring safety, quality, and schedule goals.
• Manage foremen and crew across multiple projects.
• Coordinate with Project Engineer for material submission, layout, and timely deliveries.
• Maintain erosion controls and MSHA compliance.

Skills

MSHA and OSHA regulations

Equipment operation

Effective English communication

Site safety

Project coordination

Job description

Superintendent – Heavy Civil with Utilities Experience

Location: Columbia, SC

Type: Direct Hire

Job ID: j-22559

Posted: Jul 8, 2026

Company Profile

• Heavy Civil Site Development Company – handling projects from infrastructure to mining
• Markets include Commercial, Industrial, Municipal, Mining

What this company offers you

• Competitive pay and excellent benefits package
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401k with match
• Bonus eligible
• Company iPad for use in the field
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance
• Full pipeline of work stretching for more than 1 year with additional projects considered
• Structured, organized environment with actively involved ownership/management
• Excellent training and growth opportunities – this company believes in and has a history of promoting from within
• Company believes in work/life balance

The role you will play

To guide all field activities while on projects while adhering to all company policies and OSHA / MSHA regulations while meeting all safety, quality, and schedule goals.

• Build a team atmosphere to allow foreman and operators to thrive and succeed
• Manage several foreman / lead men on separate projects and provide them with the tools, equipment, and technical support they need
• Manage several projects in varying locations (currently most work is in central SC)
• Attend client meetings
• Attend pre-con meetings
• Work with Project Engineer to ensure materials are submitted, approved, and delivered on time
• Work with Project Engineer to ensure layout is correct and performed ahead of time
• Schedule meetings with engineers and owners
• Maintain all erosion control inspections and ensure compliance
• Communicate scope, details, and schedule with the foremen
• Random onsite inspections
• Management of production requirements as set forth in the project schedules
• Assist in training new hires and existing personnel
• Assist in recruiting and screening new employees
• Assist in safety meetings
• Communicate project billing information to the office for timely invoicing
• Communicate project time sheets to the office for payroll
• Maintain a project file of fuel sheets, load count sheets, hourly work, change order requests, and all applicable materials lists
• Schedule and order necessary construction materials
• Maintain MSHA compliance on projects
• Check the onsite MSHA binder for compliance
• Ensure foremen / lead men have all MSHA paperwork organized and up to date
• Random inspections of vehicles, equipment, and projects
• Attend all required MSHA training
• Maintain all expense reports, credit card receipts, coded correctly and turned in weekly
• Maintain a professional appearance at all times
• Maintain company vehicle
• Operate all heavy equipment safely and efficiently according to relevant legislation, policies, and procedures
• Ensure heavy equipment is safely and securely stored when not in use
• Participate in routine maintenance when needed
• Complete daily fuel, load count, and hour logs
• General daily preventative equipment maintenance
• Maintain current tool inventory in maintenance trailer/truck
• Maintain fuel tank level and inventory, communicate to management for deliveries
• Install and maintain silt fence
• Maintain all erosion control devices and report deficiencies
• Guide and lead the crew in daily activities
• Perform minor emergency repairs on equipment as needed

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Equipment operation and maintenance
• MSHA and OSHA regulations
• Site specific hazards and conditions
• General site preparation techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of utility installations for water, sanitary, storm sewer, and related piping, trenching needed
• Knowledge of and ability to operate front end loaders, dozers, graders, compactors, excavators, scrapers, and other heavy equipment
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage
• Knowledge of road construction and maintenance techniques
• Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures
• Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively in English

Personal Attributes

• Be honest and trustworthy, be respectful
• Be able to communicate effectively
• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Be flexible
• Demonstrate sound work ethics
• Deal with the public in a positive, courteous, and respectful manner