Superintendent – Heavy Civil/Underground Utilities

Talent Edge Recruiting; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 135,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunity

Company truck and fuel card

Medical, dental, and vision coverage (

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting is seeking a field-based Superintendent for heavy civil and underground utilities in Massachusetts. You will oversee self-performing crews, manage municipal water/sewer and roadway projects, and coordinate with engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors to keep projects moving.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil or municipal underground construction, understands look-ahead planning and forecasting, and can work independently with minimal oversight.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy civil/municipal underground construction experience.
• Experience managing field crews and foremen.
• Experience with self-performing contractors.
• Municipal/public hard-bid project experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without heavy day-to-day oversight.

Responsibilities

• Oversee approximately 2-2.5 self-performing field crews and work closely with foremen.
• Manage municipal water, sewer, underground utility, and roadway projects.
• Plan and forecast upcoming work, manpower, materials, and scheduling needs.
• Identify utility conflicts and potential field issues before they impact production.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, utility companies, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Handle field layout, permits, material ordering, and subcontractor coordination.
• Track completed quantities and ensure documentation for billing/payments.
• Maintain redline drawings and project documentation.
• Participate in weekly project meetings and required reporting.
• Keep crews productive, projects moving, and field issues resolved.

Skills

Crew management

Heavy civil construction

Underground utilities

Water/sewer construction

Municipal roadway construction

Procore/Trimble

Tools

Procore

Trimble

B2W Track

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Superintendent - Heavy Civil/Underground Utilities

Massachusetts | Field-Based

$135,000-160,000+ DOE

We are partnering with a well-established, family-owned heavy civil contractor seeking an experienced Superintendent to join their Massachusetts team. This is a field-based leadership role overseeing self-performed municipal infrastructure projects throughout the state.

The ideal candidate comes directly from heavy civil, underground utility, water/sewer, or municipal roadway construction and is comfortable managing multiple crews in a fast-paced, street-to-street environment.

What You'll Be Doing

• Oversee approximately 2-2.5 self-performing field crews and work closely with foremen
• Manage municipal water, sewer, underground utility, and roadway projects
• Plan and forecast upcoming work, manpower, materials, and scheduling needs
• Stay several steps ahead of crews by identifying utility conflicts and potential field issues before they impact production
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, utility companies, subcontractors, and project teams
• Handle field layout, permits, material ordering, and subcontractor coordination
• Track completed quantities and ensure work is properly documented for billing/payment
• Maintain redline drawings and project documentation
• Participate in weekly project meetings and required reporting
• Keep crews productive, projects moving, and field issues resolved

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of directly relevant heavy civil/municipal underground construction experience
• Strong background in water, sewer, underground utilities, and/or roadway construction
• Experience working for a self-performing contractor
• Proven experience managing field crews and foremen
• Strong look-ahead planning, scheduling, and forecasting skills
• Experience with municipal/public hard-bid projects strongly preferred
• Ability to work independently without heavy day-to-day oversight
• Experience with Procore, Trimble, B2W Track, Microsoft Office, or Excel is helpful but not required; software can be taught.

Projects are located throughout Massachusetts, including the Boston area, North Shore, South Shore, and Cape Cod. Typical projects range from approximately $10M-$30M and average around two years in duration.

This position is primarily field-based, with Superintendents generally reporting directly to their assigned project/jobsite. No overnight travel is required.

• Base salary approximately $135K-$150K, with flexibility up to approximately $160K for highly experienced candidates
• Bonus opportunity
• Company truck and fuel card
• Medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match

This is a great opportunity for an experienced underground Superintendent who enjoys being close to the work, leading crews, and having the autonomy to run projects without being micromanaged.