Superintendent – Heavy Civil/Underground Utilities

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck and fuel card

Medical, dental, and optional vision

401(k) with company match

Bonus opportunity

Job summary

Talent Edge Recruiting seeks an experienced Superintendent for heavy civil/underground utilities projects across Massachusetts. This field-based leadership role oversees self-performed municipal infrastructure work, coordinating multiple crews and coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and subcontractors.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil/municipal underground construction, with strong planning, scheduling, and forecasting skills, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of directly relevant heavy civil/municipal underground construction experience.
• Strong look-ahead planning, scheduling, and forecasting skills.
• Experience working for a self-performing contractor.
• Municipal/public hard-bid projects experience preferred.
• Ability to work independently without heavy day-to-day oversight.
• Procore/Trimble/B2W Track and MS Office experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 2–2.5 self-performing field crews and collaborate with foremen.
• Manage municipal water, sewer, underground utilities, and roadway projects.
• Plan and forecast upcoming work, manpower, materials, and scheduling needs.
• Identify utility conflicts and field issues before they impact production.
• Coordinate with engineers, inspectors, utilities, subcontractors, and project teams.
• Handle field layout, permits, material ordering, and subcontractor coordination.
• Track completed quantities and ensure proper documentation for billing.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Underground utilities

Municipal roadway work

Team leadership

Procore/Trimble experience

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.