Superintendent - Heavy Civil/Site Development

Gerber Construction Inc.; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K

Profit sharing

Bonuses

Paid holidays

Job summary

Gerber Construction Inc. in Watertown, CT seeks a seasoned on-site leader to deliver mid- to large-scale site development and heavy civil projects from planning to closeout.

You will translate blueprints and grading plans into precise execution, coordinate crews, subcontractors, and trucking, and uphold safety while meeting schedule and budget targets.

Join a company with a strong local focus, profit-sharing, and a commitment to growth, recognition, and long-term careers.

Qualifications

• On-site leadership and accountability to drive projects
• Ability to translate blueprints, specs, and grading plans into execution
• Strong safety focus and risk management
• Experience coordinating crews, subcontractors and logistics to meet timelines

Responsibilities

• Foster a cohesive team culture with on-site leadership and clear expectations
• Optimize resource allocation by managing scheduling, materials, equipment, trucking, and logistics
• Protect profitability by identifying scope changes early and processing change orders
• Maintain clear communication among project manager, crews, office, subs, vendors, and clients
• Enforce safety protocols with regular training and a safe work environment
• Build client relationships through reliable project delivery and transparency

Skills

On-site leadership

Resource scheduling

Safety compliance

Budget & scope

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Tablet forms

Job description

About Gerber Construction Inc.

We shape the future of our communities by delivering site development work for K-12 schools and essential highway projects, ensuring safe transportation and vibrant spaces for the places where our families live, learn, and grow.

How you'll get to contribute

Support our team's growth and expand our capacity to take on more work by deliveringhigh-quality projects from $1M-$20M on time and within budget.

What you’ll get to do

• Foster a cohesive team culture through on-site hands-on leadership that setsclear expectations andpromotes accountability and motivation.
• Optimize resource allocation by managing scheduling, material procurement, equipment, onsite/offsite trucking, and logistics to ensure crews have what they need when they need it.
• Protect profitability by recognizing scope changes early and handling change orders.
• Ensure smooth and efficient site operations by maintaining clear communication between Project Manager, crews, the office, other trade subcontractors, vendors, and clients,proactively resolving conflicts and delays.
• Minimize risks by enforcing safety protocols, holding regular training, and maintaining a safe work environment.
• Build trust with clients and stakeholders by consistently executing projects and maintaining strong relationships that reinforce reliability.

About you

• Safety is not just a checklist. You always make sure your crews stay safe and avoid anyunnecessary risks.
• You don’t cut corners, you build them right. Your expertise in site development and heavy civil work translates blueprints, spec books, and grading plans to precise cut-and-fill calculations and laser/transit/level grade setting.
• Your expertise brings underground utility blueprints to life - from water mains to sewer mains to storm drainage to electrical to gas, you solve problems and ensure everything is installed correctly, efficiently, and according to plan.
• You rise with the sun and lead with purpose. Managing union craft employees isn’t just about supervision. Your energy sets the tone,keeping the team motivated to solve problems and drive projects forward with a strong work ethic and a positive attitude.

What’s in it for you

Work-Life Balance and Autonomy

• We prioritize work-life balance, with an average workweek of 40-50 hours. We recognize that overwork can lead to mistakes and burnout, so we provide the necessary support to manage workloads and maintain a healthy environment.
• This role offers autonomy, allowing you to keep the construction pipeline full without micromanagement, empowering you to make decisions that drive success.

Tools and Technology Flexibility

• New & rented equipment andtalented craft manpower as needed
• In-house trucking
• Tech (tablet) to manage forms, drawings, and specs

Recognition and Rewards

• Peer-to-Peer Recognition: Employees are encouraged to acknowledge each other’s hard work, which buildscamaraderie and strengthensteam unity.
• Performance-Based Bonuses: In recognition of your success, your efforts directly influence your earnings.
• Profit Sharing Plan: After 1 year, you'll be eligible for profit sharing (guaranteed 3% of salary + potential for more at company discretion).
• Regular company-sponsored events to celebrate milestones.

Growth and Transparency

• Leadership Development: We invest in your growth, offering opportunities for leadership development to advance your career.
• Open Door Policy: We maintain an open-door policy, to earn your trust through transparencyand to ensure you can voice concerns, ideas, and feedback openly.
• Longevity: In 40 years, we've only had 4 employees leave voluntarily. We want people to make a long term career with us and we're committed to creating the right environment for it.

Benefits and Perks

• Medical Coverage: After 90 days, you'll be eligible for insurance, with the company covering 60% of the lowest coverage for your age bracket.
• 401K Plan: We are reviewing our 401K plan, which currently offers25% matchup to 4% of your annual income, and is negotiable for this position.
• Vacation: We are currently reviewing our vacation policy which is negotiable for this position.
• Enjoy 7 paid holidays including New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Local Community Focus

• We focus on local projects, allowing you to make a meaningful difference in your own community while avoiding long-distance travel.

FAQs

• Typical hours: 7am - 3:30pm M-F
• Work location: WatertownCT
• Seasonality: This role is year-round through the winters

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.